5 Pokémon Cards Under $25 With Recent PSA 10 Sales Averaging $270+

> Quick answer: Five Pokémon cards selling for under $25 raw have recent PSA 10 sales averaging $270 or more: Rocket's Sneak Attack, Dragonair, Lapras GG05, Dark Omastar and Ethan's Typhlosion 190/182. The catch is that only a card in perfect condition gets a PSA 10, so check condition and run the numbers before you submit.

Some cards sell cheaply raw but sell for much more in a PSA 10 slab. This list covers five of them. Each one costs under $25 raw, and each one has recent PSA 10 sales averaging over $270.

All prices are in US dollars and based on recent sales. Check your binder while you read. You may already own one of these.

Which Pokémon cards under $25 have PSA 10 sales over $270?

| Card | Set | Raw | PSA 10 avg | PSA 9 avg | Recent sales |

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

| Rocket's Sneak Attack | Team Rocket | ~$23 | $290 | $67 | 182 |

| Lapras GG05 | Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | ~$22 | $275 | $37 | 544 |

| Dragonair | Expedition | ~$19 | $273 | $69 | 116 |

| Dark Omastar | Neo Destiny | ~$21 | $273 | $45 | 106 |

| Ethan's Typhlosion 190/182 | Destined Rivals | ~$24 | $272 | $38 | 1,203 |

The gap between raw and PSA 10 is big on every card. The PSA 9 column matters just as much, and we cover it below.

Why is Rocket's Sneak Attack worth checking?

Rocket's Sneak Attack from Team Rocket has the highest PSA 10 average on this list at $290. It sells for about $23 raw.

It also has one of the strongest PSA 9 averages here at $67, across 182 recent sales. If your copy falls a grade short, you still have a better cushion than most cards on this list.

Is Expedition Dragonair worth grading?

Dragonair from Expedition is the cheapest card here at about $19 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $273.

Its PSA 9 average of $69 is the highest on the list. With 116 recent sales, there is a real market for it, though a thinner one than the modern cards.

Is the Crown Zenith Lapras GG05 worth grading?

Lapras GG05 from the Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery sells for about $22 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $275.

It has 544 recent sales, so plenty of buyers are active. But its PSA 9 average is only $37. That makes Lapras a card where the 10 does almost all the work. Anything less and the numbers get tight fast.

What about Dark Omastar from Neo Destiny?

Dark Omastar from Neo Destiny sells for about $21 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $273.

The PSA 9 average is $45, across 106 recent sales. It is the smallest market on this list, so expect fewer buyers at any given time.

Why does Ethan's Typhlosion have so many sales?

Ethan's Typhlosion 190/182 from Destined Rivals has 1,203 recent sales, far more than any other card here. That depth means pricing is well tested and buyers are easy to find.

It sells for about $24 raw, with recent PSA 10 sales averaging $272. Like Lapras, its PSA 9 average is low at $38. A 10 is where the value sits.

How do you work out if grading is worth it?

Start with the PSA 10 average. Then subtract your costs:

• The raw card. What you paid, or what you could sell it for as-is.
• Grading fees and shipping. Check PSA's current rates for your country and service level before you submit.
• Selling costs. Plan for about 13% of the sale price.

Then do the same math with the PSA 9 average. If the PSA 9 result leaves you at a loss, you are betting everything on a perfect grade. That can still make sense, but you should know it going in.

What happens if your card gets a PSA 9?

This is the real risk. A card only gets a PSA 10 in perfect condition. Centering, corners, edges and surface all count.

On Lapras and Typhlosion, PSA 9 sales average under $40. After selling costs and grading fees, a 9 on either card can leave you with less than you started with.

Dragonair ($69) and Rocket's Sneak Attack ($67) hold up better at PSA 9. That gives them more room for error.

No grade is guaranteed. Inspect every card closely, be honest about flaws, and run the numbers before you submit.

FAQ

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

Rocket's Sneak Attack from Team Rocket, with recent PSA 10 sales averaging $290. It sells for about $23 raw.

Which card is the easiest to sell?

Ethan's Typhlosion 190/182 from Destined Rivals, with 1,203 recent sales. Lapras GG05 is next with 544.

Should I grade every copy I own?

No. Only a card in perfect condition gets a PSA 10. Check condition carefully, work out your costs, including about 13% for selling, and compare the PSA 9 outcome before you decide.

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