It dawned on me one day that perhaps we could even fit jokes into the premium treatment
The following sets had first edition print runs: Base Set Fossil Set Jungle Set Teamp Rocket Set Gym Heroes Gym Challenge Neo Genesis Neo Discovery Neo Revelation Neo Destiny You can also find a "shadowless base set" edition for the first Pokemon set that is considered very rare
But here is an example of an unintentional holo bleed for Japanese
Currently, Galvantula exs Special Illustration Rare has a market price of $37 and rising
Though these lands are still considered colorless in game, having a green mana pip (or the implied pip present on all Forests) gives them a green color identity

Here's when grading makes sense: Grade These Cards Vintage holos worth $50+ raw that appear Near Mint or better (especially 1st Edition) Modern alternate arts / rainbow rares that came straight from pack to sleeve (likely PSA 10) Cards with low PSA 10 populations where gem mint status commands 5-10x premiums High-end cards for long-term investment - grading protects condition and proves authenticity Don't Grade These Cards worth less than $50 raw - grading costs more than potential value increase Cards with any visible flaws - if you see edge wear or scratches, it won't get PSA 10 Modern bulk holos - PSA 10 premiums on common modern holos are minimal ($5-10) Cards you want to sell quickly - grading takes 2-6+ months with most services Grading Service Comparison Grading ROI Calculator Before grading, do this calculation: Expected PSA 10 value - (Raw card value + Grading cost + Shipping) If the result is less than $50 profit, grading probably isn't worth it Example: Base Set Holo Blastoise in pristine condition PSA 10 sells for: ~$1,500 Raw Near Mint value: ~$400 Grading cost: $50 Shipping both ways: $30 Potential profit: $1,020 Worth grading Frequently Asked Questions Ready to Value Your Collection
