The Greedy Report: 5 Pokémon Cards Under $50 With a Recent PSA 10 Sales Average Over 12x

> Quick answer: Erika's Bulbasaur, Mewtwo EX Full Art, Dark Hypno, Umbreon and Mega Zeraora ex all sell for under $50 raw, and their recent PSA 10 sales average more than 12 times that. The catch is that only a card in perfect condition gets a PSA 10, and a PSA 9 usually earns far less.

All prices are in US dollars. They are recent averages, not guarantees, so treat them as a starting point for your own research.

Which Pokémon cards under $50 have the biggest PSA 10 multiples?

These are the five cards from the video. Each one costs less than $50 raw, and each has a recent PSA 10 sales average of more than 12x its raw price.

| Card | Set | Raw | PSA 10 avg | Multiple | PSA 9 avg |

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

| Erika's Bulbasaur 039/132 | Gym Challenge | ~$41 | $585 | ~14.3x | $95 |

| Mewtwo EX Full Art 103/108 | Evolutions | ~$47 | $610 | ~13.0x | $80 |

| Dark Hypno 09/82 | Team Rocket | ~$46 | $628 | ~13.7x | $125 |

| Umbreon 24/100 | EX Sandstorm | ~$45 | $645 | ~14.3x | $194 |

| Mega Zeraora ex 114/084 | Pitch Black | ~$48 | $649 | ~13.5x | $99 |

Is Erika's Bulbasaur worth grading?

Erika's Bulbasaur from Gym Challenge sells for about $41 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $585, which is roughly 14x the raw price.

A PSA 9 is a different story. That grade averages $95 across 151 sales, so a 9 barely covers what you put in.

Why is Mewtwo EX Full Art from Evolutions on the list?

Mewtwo EX Full Art 103/108 costs about $47 raw, and recent PSA 10 sales average $610.

This card has the most data behind it, with 732 PSA 9 sales averaging $80. Of the five, it has the lowest PSA 9 value. A 9 here loses you money.

How much is a PSA 10 Dark Hypno from Team Rocket?

Dark Hypno 09/82 sells for about $46 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $628.

Its PSA 9 average is $125 across 220 sales. That makes it one of the safer picks, because a 9 gets you close to breaking even.

Is Umbreon 24/100 from EX Sandstorm a good grading target?

Umbreon 24/100 costs about $45 raw, and recent PSA 10 sales average $645.

It also has the strongest PSA 9 average on this list, at $194 across 173 sales. Umbreon is the only card here where a 9 still turns a profit after grading and selling costs.

What does a PSA 10 Mega Zeraora ex sell for?

Mega Zeraora ex 114/084 from Pitch Black sells for about $48 raw. Recent PSA 10 sales average $649, the highest on the list.

A PSA 9 averages $99 across 332 sales, so like most of these cards, it needs the 10 to be worth grading.

What does it actually cost to grade and sell these cards?

Here is the math. PSA Standard service costs $59.99 per card plus $5 shipping. Selling costs take about 13% of the sale price.

So each card costs you its raw price plus $64.99 to grade and ship. Here is what you keep after the 13% selling costs:

| Card | Total cost | Net from PSA 10 | Profit at 10 | Net from PSA 9 | Profit at 9 |

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

| Erika's Bulbasaur | $105.99 | $508.95 | +$402.96 | $82.65 | −$23.34 |

| Mewtwo EX Full Art | $111.99 | $530.70 | +$418.71 | $69.60 | −$42.39 |

| Dark Hypno | $110.99 | $546.36 | +$435.37 | $108.75 | −$2.24 |

| Umbreon | $109.99 | $561.15 | +$451.16 | $168.78 | +$58.79 |

| Mega Zeraora ex | $112.99 | $564.63 | +$451.64 | $86.13 | −$26.86 |

If you get a 10, you make roughly $400 or more on every card. If you get a 9, four of the five lose money or only just break even.

What is the catch with grading for a PSA 10?

Only a card in perfect condition gets a PSA 10. Centering, corners, edges and surface all have to be flawless.

That is why the multiple looks so big. The PSA 10 average only reflects the cards that made it. Many copies come back as 9s or lower.

Before you send anything in, look at your card closely under good light. If you can spot a flaw, the grader will too. Umbreon and Dark Hypno give you the most room for error, because their PSA 9 values are stronger.

Frequently asked questions

Are these PSA 10 prices guaranteed?

No. They are recent sales averages and can change. Always check current sales before you buy or submit.

Which card on this list is the safest to grade?

Umbreon 24/100 from EX Sandstorm. Its $194 PSA 9 average means you still make a profit on a 9 after grading and selling costs.

How much does it cost to grade one card with PSA?

PSA Standard service is $59.99 per card plus $5 shipping. Selling costs of about 13% come on top of that when you sell.