Diamond & Pearl set profile
Diamond & Pearl from the Diamond & Pearl series, released on 2007-05-01, includes 130 official cards and 130 total cards in the source data. That context matters because a large modern set, a compact older set and a promo-style release can lead to very different grading research.
Best by set still needs ROI
The best Diamond & Pearl cards to grade are the ones with enough raw-to-graded spread to survive fees and grade downside. Card details provide the set structure; Kardive adds the ROI workflow.
Cards to review first
Start with recognizable or premium Diamond & Pearl cards, then validate each one against raw value, graded prices and costs.
- Snorlax #37 - Rare, Colorless, illustrated by Ken Sugimori
- Gengar #27 - Rare, Psychic, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
- Palkia #11 - Rare Holo, Water, illustrated by Nakaoka
- Lucario #6 - Rare Holo, Fighting, illustrated by Ken Sugimori
- Dialga #1 - Rare Holo, Metal, illustrated by Nakaoka
- Metal Energy #130 - Common
- Darkness Energy #129 - Common
- Fighting Energy #128 - Common
Why this list is not automatic advice
In the visible sample, rarity context includes Rare, Rare Holo, Common and Rare Holo LV.X; where type data is available, cards include Colorless, Psychic, Water and Fighting. Illustrator data such as Ken Sugimori, Kagemaru Himeno and Nakaoka gives the pages more identity than name and number alone. Those identity signals are useful starting points, but every card still needs live raw value, graded outcomes and user-specific costs before it becomes a grading candidate.
How Kardive uses this context
Best Diamond & Pearl Cards to Grade is most useful when it leads to a clear grading action. Kardive connects the research to calculator inputs, saved scenarios, watchlist follow-ups, alerts, portfolio context or opportunity review.
- Open the ROI calculator
- Compare raw and graded outcomes
- Save or duplicate a scenario
- Track the card when timing matters
What to check before grading
The same rule applies across the app: never judge a card only from its best graded sale. Include the raw alternative, grading costs, selling fees, grade probability and break-even grade.
- Raw value
- Graded prices by company
- Total cost engaged
- Expected value and risk
Account workflow
Anyone can research from the marketing pages and try the calculator preview. After login, Free users can save a few decisions. Pro is for heavier use: alerts, opportunities, portfolio analytics, exports and unlimited usage.