Pokemon card grading ROI calculator

Grading pays when the graded value clears the raw value plus every fee by enough to matter. This calculator does that math per grade outcome, because the whole decision lives in the spread between a 10, a 9, and an 8.

Raw card value today ($)

Grading fee per card ($)

Round-trip shipping + insurance ($)

Cards in your submission (splits shipping)

Expected values BY GRADE for this card. Look these up per card; the defaults below are only a common shape (a 10 at a strong multiple, a 9 near a modest premium, an 8 at or below raw).

Value if it grades 10 ($)

Value if it grades 9 ($)

Value if it grades 8 ($)

Estimates only, not financial advice. Grading fees vary by service, tier, and declared value; graded values move with the market. Deeper walkthrough: is grading Pokemon cards worth it.