pokemon-grade-economics

name	pokemon-grade-economics
description	Use when valuing Pokemon cards at PSA 9 vs PSA 10. The PSA 10 jump multiplier is steeper than in any other category.

Pokemon Grade Economics

PSA 10 sells at 5-15× PSA 9 for top Pokemon cards. The multiplier is largest collectible category bar none.

PSA 10 vs PSA 9 multipliers

• Base Set Charizard 1st Ed Shadowless: PSA 10 ~$200K-450K, PSA 9 ~$15K-25K → 12-20× multiplier
• Modern Pikachu Alt Art: PSA 10 ~$2,000, PSA 9 ~$300 → 6-8×
• WOTC commons: PSA 10 ~$50, PSA 9 ~$10 → 5×
• Modern V holo: PSA 10 ~$60, PSA 9 ~$15 → 4×

Rule of thumb: Pokemon PSA 10 commands 5-15× PSA 9 depending on era and demand.

Why the jump is so steep

1. PSA dominates Pokemon market share (>70%)
2. Collector base prioritizes condition over scarcity
3. Holo cards mask flaws — only PSA 10 is 'truly clean'
4. Asian + European demand stacks on Pokemon vs domestic-only on sports

Grading decision threshold

Submit Pokemon raw only when:

1. Centering ≥ 55/45
2. Surface clean at 30° (holo is unforgiving)
3. All corners razor-sharp
4. Edges no whitening (no black-border tax on most Pokemon)
5. Estimated PSA 10 value > $80 (covers fee + risk)

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Concierge tool uses Pokemon-specific multipliers in its grade-EV calculations.