Does Koga's Pidgeotto have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-15.25 for Koga's Pidgeotto — grading costs currently exceed the estimated PSA-10 premium. This is a model estimate based on historical data, not investment advice.

What is the estimated grading EV for Koga's Pidgeotto?

Our model estimates approximately -51% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $8.18, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-15.25. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Koga's Pidgeotto?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$8.18

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-7.07

Estimated profit$-15.25

Estimated return-51%

Break-even sell price$-7.02

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $20.00 $-10.18 (-34%)

PSA 9 $27.00 $-3.18 (-11%)