The Greedy Report: 5 Pokémon Cards $10 or Less Raw With $120+ Recent PSA 10 Sales Averages

> Quick answer: Noctowl (Master Ball Pattern), Spheal 199/191, Buzzwole GX Full Art, Victini 23/113 and Ho-Oh V Full Art each sell for about $10 or less raw, and their recent PSA 10 sales average $120 or more. Only perfect copies get a PSA 10, so check condition carefully and count your costs before you grade.

Some of the best cards in your collection might be sitting in a binder right now. These five sell for $10 or less raw. Their recent PSA 10 sales averages are all $120 or more.

There is one catch, and it matters. A card only gets a PSA 10 if it is in perfect condition. Here is what to look for and how to decide if grading makes sense.

All prices below are in US dollars.

Which Pokémon cards under $10 raw sell for $120+ in PSA 10?

These are the five cards from this edition of The Greedy Report. Each one has a raw price of about $10 or less and a recent PSA 10 sales average of $120 or more.

| Card | Raw (about) | PSA 9 | PSA 10 average |

|---|---|---|---|

| Noctowl (Master Ball Pattern) 078/131 | $8 | $21 | $123 |

| Spheal 199/191 (Surging Sparks) | $10 | $22 | $124 |

| Buzzwole GX Full Art 104/111 (Crimson Invasion) | $8 | $22 | $121 |

| Victini 23/113 (Legendary Treasures) | $8 | $56 | $120 |

| Ho-Oh V Full Art 187/195 (Silver Tempest) | $9 | $30 | $120 |

Let's go through them one at a time.

How much is Noctowl Master Ball Pattern 078/131 worth?

Noctowl with the Master Ball Pattern sells for about $8 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $123.

PSA 9 copies sell for about $21, based on 339 recent sales. That is a big drop from a 10, so this card only really pays off if your copy is perfect.

How much is Spheal 199/191 from Surging Sparks worth?

Spheal 199/191 from Surging Sparks sells for about $10 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $124, the highest on this list.

PSA 9 copies sell for about $22, based on 502 recent sales. With that many sales, this card is clearly moving in the market.

How much is Buzzwole GX Full Art 104/111 worth?

Buzzwole GX Full Art from Crimson Invasion sells for about $8 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $121.

PSA 9 copies sell for about $22, based on 239 recent sales. Like Noctowl, the gap between a 9 and a 10 is large. Condition is everything here.

How much is Victini 23/113 from Legendary Treasures worth?

This is the wild one. Victini 23/113 from Legendary Treasures sells for about $8 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $120.

What stands out is the PSA 9 price. Nines sell for about $56, based on 103 recent sales. That is the strongest PSA 9 value on this list by a wide margin.

For most cards here, a 9 gives you a much smaller result than a 10. Victini gives you a stronger fallback if your copy comes back just short of perfect.

How much is Ho-Oh V Full Art 187/195 from Silver Tempest worth?

Ho-Oh V Full Art from Silver Tempest sells for about $9 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $120.

PSA 9 copies sell for about $30, based on 519 recent sales. That is the most recent sales of any card on this list, plus a decent PSA 9 price.

Is it worth grading Pokémon cards under $10?

It can be, but only if you run the math first.

Grading is not free. You pay a grading fee per card and shipping on top. When you sell, marketplace and selling fees come out of the sale price too. Check the current rates for your grading service and selling platform where you live.

Then compare those costs to the realistic outcome. A PSA 10 average of $120 or more looks great. But if your card comes back a 9, most of these cards sell for $21 to $30. After costs, a 9 could leave you with little or nothing.

That is why Victini is interesting. Its $56 PSA 9 price gives you more room if the grade falls short.

How do you know if a card could get a PSA 10?

A card only gets a PSA 10 if it is in perfect condition. Before you send anything in, look closely at:

• Centering: Are the borders even on all sides?
• Corners: Are they sharp, with no whitening?
• Edges: Are they clean, with no chips or wear?
• Surface: Are there any scratches, print lines or dents?

Use good light and take your time. If you see a flaw, a 10 is unlikely. Be honest with yourself here, because the math depends on it.

What should you do next?

Pull out your binders and check for these five cards. If you find one, inspect it carefully. If it looks perfect, compare your grading and selling costs to the recent sales numbers above.

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FAQ

Which card on this list has the highest PSA 10 sales average?

Spheal 199/191 from Surging Sparks has the highest recent PSA 10 sales average on this list at $124. It sells for about $10 raw.

Which card has the best PSA 9 value?

Victini 23/113 from Legendary Treasures has the best PSA 9 value here. PSA 9 copies sell for about $56, compared with $21 to $30 for the other four cards.

Does every copy of these cards get a PSA 10?

No. A card only gets a PSA 10 if it is in perfect condition. Check centering, corners, edges and surface before you decide to grade.