Base Set 1999-2000 — every card, ranked by upside
All 102 cards of Base Set 1999-2000, priced raw and at every grade and ranked by what a raw copy could be worth in a PSA 10 once you pay to grade it. 91 carry a rank; the others are listed with whatever is missing stated on the row.
Prices: PriceCharting sold-comp data, October 12, 2026 — refreshed monthly. The cost basis includes $59.99 to grade (PSA Standard, the cheapest tier you can buy). Populations are PSA-graded copies only — CGC is excluded so every share has one denominator.
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Charizard — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $475.91 and a PSA 10 has sold for $20,760.48 — +$20,225 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. A PSA 7 already clears the fee (+$1,183), so the downside is limited to what the raw copy cost. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Venusaur — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $57.53 and a PSA 10 has sold for $19,500.00 — +$19,382 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. A PSA 7 already clears the fee (+$196), so the downside is limited to what the raw copy cost. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Poliwrath — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $15.00 and a PSA 10 has sold for $5,759.50 — +$5,685 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. A PSA 7 already clears the fee (+$153), so the downside is limited to what the raw copy cost. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Mewtwo — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $25.00 and a PSA 10 has sold for $5,174.16 — +$5,089 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. A PSA 7 already clears the fee (+$5), so the downside is limited to what the raw copy cost. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Machamp — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $20.89 and a PSA 10 has sold for $2,400.00 — +$2,319 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. A PSA 7 already clears the fee (+$113), so the downside is limited to what the raw copy cost. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Nidoking — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $16.38 and a PSA 10 has sold for $1,600.00 — +$1,524 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. A PSA 7 loses money (−$21); the 9 is where it turns (+$810). PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Pikachu — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $11.00 and a PSA 10 has sold for $685.00 — +$614 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$9) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Dragonair — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $19.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $630.95 — +$551 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$40) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Devolution Spray — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $12.66 and a PSA 10 has sold for $615.28 — +$543 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$21 at an 8, −$17 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 92.9% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 26.2% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 42 copies of this printing.
Pidgeotto — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $11.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $583.39 — +$511 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$87) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Squirtle — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $8.84 and a PSA 10 has sold for $397.27 — +$328 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$39 at a 7, −$31 at an 8, −$3 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 91.7% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 37.3% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 882 copies of this printing.
Revive — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $6.78 and a PSA 10 has sold for $343.13 — +$276 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$43 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 95.9% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 34.7% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 49 copies of this printing.
Pokemon Flute — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $6.13 and a PSA 10 has sold for $337.00 — +$271 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$25 at an 8, −$25 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 93.3% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 45.0% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 60 copies of this printing.
Scoop Up — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $12.79 and a PSA 10 has sold for $311.70 — +$239 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$45 at an 8, −$24 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 97.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 24.2% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 33 copies of this printing.
Charmander — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $7.55 and a PSA 10 has sold for $305.39 — +$238 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$14) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Electrode — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $11.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $300.00 — +$228 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$56 at a 7, −$32 at an 8, −$22 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Pokemon Breeder — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $13.60 and a PSA 10 has sold for $300.00 — +$226 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$9) but the 8 does not. 93.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 20.9% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 43 copies of this printing.
Bulbasaur — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.09 and a PSA 10 has sold for $282.50 — +$218 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$12) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Magikarp — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $13.32 and a PSA 10 has sold for $281.30 — +$208 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$42 at a 7, −$33 at an 8, −$6 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Machop — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.62 and a PSA 10 has sold for $268.00 — +$204 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$160) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Dewgong — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $6.37 and a PSA 10 has sold for $268.05 — +$202 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$46 at a 7, −$41 at an 8, −$39 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Maintenance — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $8.71 and a PSA 10 has sold for $255.33 — +$187 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$61 at a 7, −$43 at an 8, −$2 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 100.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 35.3% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 51 copies of this printing.
Item Finder — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $8.78 and a PSA 10 has sold for $247.55 — +$179 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$46 at an 8, −$15 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 98.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 26.5% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 49 copies of this printing.
Clefairy Doll — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $13.85 and a PSA 10 has sold for $250.90 — +$177 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$59 at an 8, −$12 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 93.9% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 20.4% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 49 copies of this printing.
Electabuzz — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $16.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $253.00 — +$176 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$37 at an 8, −$31 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Pokemon Trader — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $13.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $249.16 — +$175 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$42 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$4 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 85.5% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 18.2% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 55 copies of this printing.
Dugtrio — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $18.40 and a PSA 10 has sold for $245.85 — +$167 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$38 at an 8, −$31 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Porygon — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $8.39 and a PSA 10 has sold for $235.00 — +$167 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$20 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Wartortle — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.95 and a PSA 10 has sold for $231.25 — +$166 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$4) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Full Heal — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $214.39 — +$150 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$35 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 93.5% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 26.1% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 46 copies of this printing.
Abra — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $199.00 — +$135 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$57 at a 7, −$38 at an 8, −$13 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Arcanine — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $10.00 and a PSA 10 has sold for $204.17 — +$134 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$32) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Sandshrew — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $5.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $199.00 — +$133 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$52 at a 7, −$40 at an 8, −$31 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Farfetch'd — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.49 and a PSA 10 has sold for $183.75 — +$121 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$36 at an 8, −$33 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Ivysaur — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.43 and a PSA 10 has sold for $185.24 — +$121 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$75) but the 8 does not. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Charmeleon — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $5.00 and a PSA 10 has sold for $185.00 — +$120 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$41 at a 7, −$35 at an 8, −$14 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Metapod — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.68 and a PSA 10 has sold for $172.00 — +$108 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$46 at an 8, −$23 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Jynx — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $169.00 — +$104 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$39 at an 8, −$22 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Onix — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $158.46 — +$95 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$37 at an 8, −$14 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Raticate — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.47 and a PSA 10 has sold for $159.39 — +$95 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$31 at an 8, −$27 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Voltorb — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.05 and a PSA 10 has sold for $149.99 — +$88 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$32 at an 8, −$18 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 98.3% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 50.8% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 120 copies of this printing.
Dratini — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $5.00 and a PSA 10 has sold for $150.75 — +$86 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$35 at an 8, −$8 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Professor Oak — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.32 and a PSA 10 has sold for $149.98 — +$86 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$38 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 95.3% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 60.0% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 85 copies of this printing.
Caterpie — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $140.99 — +$76 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$43 at a 7, −$31 at an 8, −$10 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Beedrill — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $8.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $140.95 — +$72 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$58 at a 7, −$30 at an 8, −$26 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Growlithe — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $7.12 and a PSA 10 has sold for $138.38 — +$71 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$59 at an 8, −$25 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Gastly — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $6.59 and a PSA 10 has sold for $134.66 — +$68 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$47 at a 7, −$38 at an 8, −$25 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Nidoran — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.83 and a PSA 10 has sold for $131.50 — +$68 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$42 at an 8, −$17 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Drowzee — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.15 and a PSA 10 has sold for $129.38 — +$67 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$37 at an 8, −$30 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Kadabra — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.28 and a PSA 10 has sold for $120.50 — +$57 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$42 at a 7, −$37 at an 8, −$19 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Imposter Professor Oak — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $9.30 and a PSA 10 has sold for $124.99 — +$56 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. The 9 clears the fee (+$11) but the 8 does not. 90.6% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 20.8% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 53 copies of this printing.
Magmar — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.35 and a PSA 10 has sold for $120.00 — +$56 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$52 at a 7, −$49 at an 8, −$28 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Starmie — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.63 and a PSA 10 has sold for $117.04 — +$54 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$28 at an 8, −$25 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 95.8% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 30.2% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 212 copies of this printing.
Pokemon Center — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $5.77 and a PSA 10 has sold for $120.00 — +$54 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$50 at an 8, −$46 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 100.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 36.2% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 58 copies of this printing.
Diglett — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $116.50 — +$54 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$38 at an 8, −$32 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Grass Energy — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.03 and a PSA 10 has sold for $110.04 — +$47 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$31 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 94.4% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 45.8% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 107 copies of this printing.
Nidorino — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.76 and a PSA 10 has sold for $109.99 — +$45 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$27 at an 8, −$10 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Rattata — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.35 and a PSA 10 has sold for $107.55 — +$45 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$49 at an 8, −$40 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Poliwhirl — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $109.08 — +$45 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$31 at an 8, −$16 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Machoke — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.85 and a PSA 10 has sold for $99.65 — +$37 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$42 at a 7, −$37 at an 8, −$16 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Lass — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $5.00 and a PSA 10 has sold for $99.37 — +$34 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$40 at an 8, −$17 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 95.3% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 38.3% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 107 copies of this printing.
Koffing — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.34 and a PSA 10 has sold for $97.17 — +$33 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$50 at a 7, −$34 at an 8, −$24 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Fire Energy — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $94.61 — +$32 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$43 at an 8, −$24 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 99.1% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 52.3% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 111 copies of this printing.
Double Colorless Energy — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $10.07 and a PSA 10 has sold for $101.62 — +$32 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$21 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 94.3% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 28.6% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 70 copies of this printing.
Energy Retrieval — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.17 and a PSA 10 has sold for $93.03 — +$31 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$24 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 94.7% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 42.1% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 76 copies of this printing.
Haunter — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $10.85 and a PSA 10 has sold for $100.00 — +$29 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$19 at an 8, −$14 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Pidgey — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.12 and a PSA 10 has sold for $91.38 — +$28 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$38 at an 8, −$25 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Tangela — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.12 and a PSA 10 has sold for $88.16 — +$26 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$25 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 96.2% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 39.7% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 156 copies of this printing.
Magnemite — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.13 and a PSA 10 has sold for $86.72 — +$24 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$50 at a 7, −$37 at an 8, −$34 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Doduo — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $1.95 and a PSA 10 has sold for $84.65 — +$23 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$44 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Vulpix — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $14.79 and a PSA 10 has sold for $90.23 — +$15 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$54 at a 7, −$50 at an 8, −$25 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 96.2% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 39.4% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 264 copies of this printing.
PlusPower — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.08 and a PSA 10 has sold for $77.47 — +$14 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$43 at an 8, −$36 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 100.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 40.4% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 89 copies of this printing.
Energy Removal — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $77.01 — +$14 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$55 at a 7, −$53 at an 8, −$37 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 99.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 53.5% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 101 copies of this printing.
Bill — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $1.69 and a PSA 10 has sold for $75.01 — +$13 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$44 at an 8, −$32 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 95.7% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 53.0% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 117 copies of this printing.
Potion — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.35 and a PSA 10 has sold for $75.02 — +$13 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$37 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 100.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 52.5% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 99 copies of this printing.
Pokedex — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $76.00 — +$12 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$45 at an 8, +$0 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 94.4% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 39.4% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 71 copies of this printing.
Ponyta — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.42 and a PSA 10 has sold for $74.00 — +$11 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$21 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Switch — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.80 and a PSA 10 has sold for $73.37 — +$11 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$41 at an 8, −$39 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 97.9% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 48.4% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 95 copies of this printing.
Staryu — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.05 and a PSA 10 has sold for $70.52 — +$8 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$39 at an 8, −$37 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 97.6% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 41.2% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 294 copies of this printing.
Poliwag — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.68 and a PSA 10 has sold for $72.10 — +$8 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$30 at an 8, −$27 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Seel — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.63 and a PSA 10 has sold for $65.15 — +$3 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$38 at an 8, −$19 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Lightning Energy — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.58 and a PSA 10 has sold for $64.38 — +$2 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$55 at an 8, −$22 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 95.5% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 35.8% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 134 copies of this printing.
Gust of Wind — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $1.97 and a PSA 10 has sold for $63.29 — +$1 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$59 at a 7, −$44 at an 8, −$32 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 97.8% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 53.3% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 90 copies of this printing.
Defender — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $1.79 and a PSA 10 has sold for $62.86 — +$1 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$27 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 96.4% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 33.9% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 56 copies of this printing.
Kakuna — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.24 and a PSA 10 has sold for $62.56 — −$1 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, +$0 at an 8, −$31 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Weedle — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $3.18 and a PSA 10 has sold for $60.29 — −$3 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$38 at an 8, −$36 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 98.3% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 44.5% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 238 copies of this printing.
Super Potion — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.00 and a PSA 10 has sold for $56.54 — −$5 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$47 at an 8, −$27 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 100.0% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 50.0% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 66 copies of this printing.
Computer Search — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $7.92 and a PSA 10 has sold for $61.36 — −$7 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$42 at a 7, −$22 at an 8, −$17 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 94.8% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 36.4% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 77 copies of this printing.
Fighting Energy — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.83 and a PSA 10 has sold for $55.03 — −$8 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$37 at an 8, −$34 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 98.6% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 52.1% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 140 copies of this printing.
Super Energy Removal — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $4.99 and a PSA 10 has sold for $57.00 — −$8 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (−$57 at a 7, −$40 at an 8, −$35 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 93.4% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 42.1% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 76 copies of this printing.
Water Energy — 1999-2000 Base Set
Raw copies cost $2.85 and a PSA 10 has sold for $51.19 — −$12 over the cost of buying one raw and grading it. Every grade below a 10 loses money at today's prices (+$0 at a 7, −$48 at an 8, +$0 at a 9), so the whole case rests on the gem. 99.2% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 50.0% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 120 copies of this printing.
Alakazam — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Blastoise — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Chansey — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Clefairy — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Gyarados — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Hitmonchan — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Magneton — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Ninetales — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Psychic Energy — 1999-2000 Base Set
99.3% of graded copies reach a PSA 7 or better and 35.5% come back a 10. PSA has recorded 141 copies of this printing.
Raichu — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
Zapdos — 1999-2000 Base Set
PriceCharting records no PSA census for this printing, so there are no odds to quote — the figure above comes from its sold-comp data alone.
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How to read this list — and why I built it this way
The ranking is by potential value — a card’s PSA 10 price minus what it costs to buy it raw and grade it. That is the size of the best-case prize, and it is deliberately simple. Set a price range and the list re-reads for your budget, so you are comparing the cards you could actually buy against each other instead of against the biggest card in the era.
Then read the odds. Every card shows its real chance of each grade, drawn from its own population rather than a rule of thumb, beside the profit at that grade. They will not sum to 100%: the rest of a card’s graded population sits at grade 6 or below, and that line is shown too, because a card that often lands there is a different proposition from one that does not. Read the two together — a large prize with poor odds is a lottery ticket, a smaller prize with good odds is a decision. Judging population and price side by side, on the cards your budget actually reaches, is how you work out what is worth chasing and what you want to collect.
Why potential value, and not a single blended return figure. A blended number hides both the size of the prize and the risk in it, so every card shows the odds of each grade right beside the profit at that grade, and you weigh the prize against the likelihood yourself. The population basis is PSA only for the same reason: one denominator, measured the same way on every card. CGC and BGS figures are real, but mixing three grading companies into one share makes the odds mean less. Shipping and insurance are excluded from the cost basis on purpose — they vary by where you live and how many cards you send, and consistency matters more here than completeness.
There is one catch, and it is the whole game: condition. To use this list well you have to be able to look at a raw card and estimate, roughly, what it would grade — and understand why graders penalize what they penalize. A card bought at a PSA 9 price in PSA 6 condition is a loss no matter how good its rank looks here. If that skill is new to you, the grading ROI guide covers the cost math and the pre-screen check; a dedicated condition guide is coming.
This is my perspective as a collector, not a promise of returns. Every figure on the page is a decision input, not a forecast.
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