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Pokemon Japanese Vending Card List & Grading Guide

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Released 1998-06-01100 cards

Cards with EV Data

100

of 100 total

Avg Gem Rate

34.6%

Recorded Graded Cards

55,952

Positive PSA 10 Outcomes*

99

of 100 analyzed

Top 10 Conditional PSA 10 Margins

Snorlax [Series 1] #143

Snorlax [Series 1] #143

Raw: $239.98

PSA 10: $8,399.86

Gem: 24.1% · 1,380 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $8,079.89

Ooyama's Pikachu [Series III] #25

Ooyama's Pikachu [Series III] #25

Raw: $1,191.02

PSA 10: $7,541.46

Gem: 32.6% · 6,495 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $6,270.45

Mewtwo [Series 1] #150

Mewtwo [Series 1] #150

Raw: $75.99

PSA 10: $5,442.90

Gem: 20.6% · 2,345 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $5,286.92

Chansey [Series 1] #113

Chansey [Series 1] #113

Raw: $107.50

PSA 10: $4,475.00

Gem: 35.1% · 564 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $4,287.51

Pikachu [Series 1] #25

Pikachu [Series 1] #25

Raw: $99.00

PSA 10: $4,356.13

Gem: 21.6% · 864 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $4,177.14

Onix [Series II] #95

Onix [Series II] #95

Raw: $56.29

PSA 10: $3,430.43

Gem: 11% · 254 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $3,294.15

Kabuto [Series II] #140

Kabuto [Series II] #140

Raw: $83.27

PSA 10: $3,228.74

Gem: 18.2% · 307 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $3,065.48

Ditto [Series II] #132

Ditto [Series II] #132

Raw: $79.99

PSA 10: $2,537.50

Gem: 22.5% · 316 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $2,377.52

Squirtle [Series 1] #7

Squirtle [Series 1] #7

Raw: $63.00

PSA 10: $2,495.75

Gem: 23.5% · 595 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $2,352.76

Poliwrath [Series 1] #62

Poliwrath [Series 1] #62

Raw: $80.00

PSA 10: $2,425.07

Gem: 29.9% · 673 graded

PSA 10 profit*: $2,265.08

*Assumes a PSA 10 result, using tracked prices and default grading costs, before selling fees, shipping and tax. These are research candidates. Verify the exact card, condition and recent sold listings; use the calculator for expected outcomes across grades.

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All Cards

Name↑RawPSA 10Gem RatePSA 10 profit*
Abra [Series 1] #63$31.57$1,153.0334%632 graded$1,041.47
Aerodactyl [Series II] #142$42.11$783.2548%421 graded$661.15
Arbok [Series III] #24$28.00$283.9847.2%381 graded$175.99
Articuno [Series II] #144$34.00$1,066.0329.6%544 graded$952.04
Bellsprout [Series III] #69$14.99$274.9950.4%560 graded$180.01
Bulbasaur [Series 1] #1$83.38$2,249.9537.7%642 graded$2,086.58
Caterpie [Series 1] #10$29.10$945.5328%454 graded$836.44
Chansey [Series 1] #113$107.50$4,475.0035.1%564 graded$4,287.51
Charmander [Series 1] #4$81.00$1,787.6335.2%773 graded$1,626.64
Clefairy [Series 1] #35$30.34$1,032.5032.9%298 graded$922.17
Cubone [Series III] #104$56.77$1,227.7638%1,001 graded$1,091.00
Dewgong [Series II] #87$14.99$820.0021.8%202 graded$725.02
Ditto [Series II] #132$79.99$2,537.5022.5%316 graded$2,377.52
Dodrio [Series 1] #85$9.99$308.7632.7%419 graded$218.78
Doduo [Series 1] #84$33.08$218.0722.7%388 graded$105.00
Eevee [Series 1] #133$45.99$1,295.8333.1%1,061 graded$1,169.85
Electabuzz [Series II] #125$13.62$732.2123.4%419 graded$638.60
Fearow [Series II] #22$10.46$362.5031.9%307 graded$272.05
Gastly [Series III] #92$33.20$712.5040.7%1,099 graded$599.31
Geodude [Series 1] #74$15.99$405.0023.9%348 graded$309.02
Golbat [Series 1] #42$9.98$342.6739.8%420 graded$252.70
Golduck [Series III] #55$31.71$486.2923.8%383 graded$374.59
Graveler [Series II] #75$20.70$462.3237%530 graded$361.63
Grimer [Series II] #88$17.45$461.7034.5%330 graded$364.26
Growlithe [Series III] #58$60.99$933.1747.6%1,102 graded$792.19
Haunter [Series III] #93$118.25$1,396.0323.9%833 graded$1,197.79
Hitmonchan [Series II] #107$39.69$1,038.7540.5%301 graded$919.07
Hitmonlee [Series II] #106$34.99$1,115.7328.8%233 graded$1,000.75
Horsea [Series III] #116$19.99$363.4544%691 graded$263.47
Horsea of the Seafoam Islands [Series III] #4$15.99$135.0054.4%388 graded$39.02
Hypno [Series III] #97$43.00$746.2530.7%424 graded$623.26
Jynx [Series II] #124$35.46$867.5123.4%218 graded$752.06
Kabuto [Series II] #140$83.27$3,228.7418.2%307 graded$3,065.48
Kadabra [Series III] #64$37.50$552.5028%781 graded$435.01
Kakuna [Series 1] #14$9.72$171.2514.4%347 graded$81.54
Kangaskhan [Series III] #115$19.98$444.8450.2%916 graded$344.87
Kingler [Series III] #99$25.14$354.2043.3%372 graded$249.07
Koffing [Series II] #109$45.00$838.1135.9%348 graded$713.12
Krabby [Series II] #98$14.99$395.0043.1%339 graded$300.02
Lapras [Series II] #131$24.99$699.9931.5%480 graded$595.01
Lickitung [Series 1] #108$30.57$1,535.0116%243 graded$1,424.45
Machoke [Series II] #67$24.99$695.9431.2%922 graded$590.96
Machop [Series II] #66$39.99$909.0425.6%387 graded$789.06
Magmar [Series III] #126$16.14$299.9947.4%390 graded$203.86
Magnemite [Series II] #81$14.90$435.5925.6%347 graded$340.70
Magneton [Series II] #82$27.37$950.0017.7%215 graded$842.64
Marowak [Series II] #105$36.47$690.0053%249 graded$573.54
Metapod [Series 1] #11$30.59$601.4040.2%261 graded$490.82
Mewtwo [Series 1] #150$75.99$5,442.9020.6%2,345 graded$5,286.92
Moltres [Series II] #146$50.74$1,031.0129.1%536 graded$900.28
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Should You Grade Cards From Pokemon Japanese Vending?

99 of 100 tracked Pokemon Japanese Vending cards (99%) have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. This assumes a PSA 10 result and does not establish positive expected profit across grades. The average recorded PSA 10 population share is 35%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy. We rank all 100 Pokemon Japanese Vending cards (released 1998) by conditional PSA 10 margin. Prices are tracked references and may lag the market. Use the card calculator to compare modeled outcomes across grades, enter your actual costs and check the disclosed data gaps.

Best Pokemon Japanese Vending Cards to Grade

  • Snorlax [Series 1] #143 — raw reference $239.98, PSA 10 reference $8,400, recorded gem rate 24%; conditional PSA 10 margin $8,080 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Ooyama's Pikachu [Series III] #25 — raw reference $1,191, PSA 10 reference $7,541, recorded gem rate 33%; conditional PSA 10 margin $6,270 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Mewtwo [Series 1] #150 — raw reference $75.99, PSA 10 reference $5,443, recorded gem rate 21%; conditional PSA 10 margin $5,287 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Chansey [Series 1] #113 — raw reference $107.50, PSA 10 reference $4,475, recorded gem rate 35%; conditional PSA 10 margin $4,288 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
  • Pikachu [Series 1] #25 — raw reference $99.00, PSA 10 reference $4,356, recorded gem rate 22%; conditional PSA 10 margin $4,177 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.

How We Calculate Grading Profit

Modeled expected net profit combines available grade prices with historical population shares, then subtracts the raw buy price, grading cost and selected selling fees. Conditional PSA 10 profit assumes the highest grade and is a different measure. Neither predicts your card's grade or guarantees a sale. Inspect condition and exact sold comparisons, and include costs that the model does not cover. See the full methodology.

Pokemon Japanese Vending Grading FAQ

What are the best Pokemon Japanese Vending cards to grade?

The highest tracked conditional PSA 10 margin is Snorlax [Series 1] #143: raw reference $239.98, PSA 10 reference $8,400, and conditional margin $8,080 after default grading cost but before selling fees, shipping and tax. Verify exact edition, language, variant, condition and recent sold listings before using these references.

Is Pokemon Japanese Vending worth grading?

99 of 100 tracked Pokemon Japanese Vending cards (99%) have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. This assumes a PSA 10 result and does not establish positive expected profit across grades. The average recorded PSA 10 population share is 35%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy.

What is the average gem rate for Pokemon Japanese Vending?

Across Pokemon Japanese Vending, the average PSA 10 (gem) rate is 35%. Individual cards range higher and lower — the per-card rates are in the table above.

How many Pokemon Japanese Vending cards are worth grading for profit?

99 of 100 tracked cards have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. That is a screening count, not a count of verified profitable submissions.

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