Super Potion (Base Set): PSA 10 $70.00 vs Raw $1.65. Should You Grade?

Real eBay and TCGPlayer pricing plus a YES/MAYBE/NO verdict for 2026.

Base Set · 090/102

Super Potion PSA 10 Price (Base Set)

Raw / Ungraded

$1.65

PSA 9

$40.96

PSA 10

$70.00

Grade Multiplier

42.4x

PSA 10 / raw

Grading Cost

$25 to $50

PSA Value / Regular

Break-even

PSA 9 works

At PSA Value tier ($25/card), a PSA 9 covers the fee with $14.31 to spare.

Prices based on recent eBay and TCGPlayer sales via PokeTrace.

Our Verdict

MAYBE

The math works, but only if your copy grades well. At 42.4x raw, a PSA 10 Super Potion at $70.00 covers the grading fee with some room left over, but a PSA 9 at $40.96 also breaks even. Only submit a copy that you are genuinely confident about after checking centering, corners, edges, and surface.

What Makes This Card Worth Grading (or Not)

Super Potion is a card from Base Set. At a PSA 10 value of $70.00, this card has a documented secondary market for graded copies. The 42.4x grade multiplier indicates collectors are paying a meaningful premium for Gem Mint certification over raw copies.

Before you pay any grading fee:

Snap a photo of Super Potion in our free AI grader. It checks centering, corners, edges, and surface in about 35 seconds and gives you a PSA-aligned grade prediction. Catch the cards that will come back a PSA 9 before you spend $25+.

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Pre-Screen Checklist for Super Potion

Run this 4-point check before spending $25 on a grading fee. One visible flaw will usually cost you the PSA 10.

Centering

PSA 10 requires 55/45 to 60/40 on the front. Pokemon narrow borders mean a 1 to 2mm shift creates a much worse ratio than on wider sports cards. Measure both the top/bottom and left/right axes. If it is borderline, it will likely drop to a PSA 9.

Corners and edges

The dark blue Pokemon card back makes whitening very visible even under low magnification. Inspect all 4 corners and all 4 edges under a bright direct light. Any soft corner or white edge mark will cap the grade at PSA 9 or lower.

Holo surface (if applicable)

Hold the card at a raking angle under direct light and look for fine scratches in the holo layer. Factory print lines are visible but graded more leniently. Handling scratches drop the grade 1 to 3 levels. This is the most common PSA 10 killer on modern holo cards.

Surface print quality

Look for print spots, focus shifts, or any mark that appears to be on the card surface rather than under the protective film. A single print spot visible to the naked eye will usually cap the grade at PSA 9. Check the entire card face, not just the artwork area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Super Potion worth grading?

Maybe. Super Potion from Base Set has a PSA 10 value of $70.00 versus $1.65 raw (42.4x multiplier). The profit margin after fees is there but not large. Only submit if you are genuinely confident about the card's condition after a thorough inspection.

What is a PSA 10 Super Potion worth?

A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Super Potion from Base Set is currently worth $70.00. The raw (ungraded) version sells for $1.65, giving a grade multiplier of 42.4x. A PSA 9 is worth $40.96. Prices are based on recent eBay and TCGPlayer sales data.

How do I pre-screen Super Potion before grading?

Before paying $25 to $50 to grade Super Potion, check four things: (1) Centering: PSA 10 requires 55/45 to 60/40 on the front; (2) Corners: inspect all 4 under bright light for any whitening or softness; (3) Edges: check all 4 edges for nicks or white marks on the dark blue back; (4) Surface: look for holo scratches or print spots under raking light. Our free AI grader checks all four from a photo in about 35 seconds.