PSA update (Sept 19): Standard is open at $59.99 (estimated 90–100 business days). Value tiers remain paused and can be selected on card pages as hold scenarios using their previous fees. PSA Priority is $79.99 (70–80 business days). Historical article examples retain their dated fees. Pricing, limits and details
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BGS Priority

$125.00 per card· 5+ business days

Beckett's fastest tier at $125/card (5+ days). For premium submissions where BGS-specific premiums (Pristine/Black Label) justify both the cost and the company choice over PSA.

When to Use BGS Priority

  • • Cost: $125.00 per card
  • • Turnaround: 5+ business days
  • • Company: BGS
  • • Best for: High-value singles where fast turnaround justifies the premium
  • • Breakeven: Your card needs to be worth at least ~$0.00 raw to have a chance at profit at this tier.

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6,182
Profitable Cards
of 16,571+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
1073%
Avg ROI
$3,172.62
Avg Grade 10 profit

Considering alternatives?

◄ Cheaper
BGS Express
$80.00 · 15+ business days
Save $45.00/card, +10 days wait

Best Cards at $125.00 Grading Cost

1
Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $9,555.50 → PSA 10 $335,104.45Gem Rate 2.1%ROI 4400%

$425,955.50

grade-10 scenario profit

2
Gliscor LV. X #141

Gliscor LV. X #141

Pokemon Legends Awakened

Raw $72.48 → PSA 10 $287,658.70Gem Rate 3.8%ROI 189264%

$373,758.52

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Rayquaza #SL10

Rayquaza #SL10

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $555.20 → PSA 10 $238,500.00Gem Rate 1.5%ROI 45482%

$309,369.80

grade-10 scenario profit

4
Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $1,188.72 → PSA 10 $223,774.39Gem Rate 1.8%ROI 22044%

$289,593.28

grade-10 scenario profit

5
Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12

Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $300.30 → PSA 10 $219,550.00Gem Rate 4.1%ROI 67009%

$284,989.70

grade-10 scenario profit

6
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $1,878.08 → PSA 10 $207,678.50Gem Rate 0.5%ROI 13378%

$267,978.92

grade-10 scenario profit

7
Gengar #11

Gengar #11

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $112.24 → PSA 10 $203,324.43Gem Rate 0.5%ROI 111315%

$264,084.76

grade-10 scenario profit

8
Lugia #9

Lugia #9

Pokemon Neo Genesis

Raw $479.13 → PSA 10 $32,100.00Gem Rate 0.1%ROI 39041%

$235,859.87

grade-10 scenario profit

9
Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $3,000.00 → PSA 10 $178,585.71Gem Rate 2.6%ROI 7329%

$229,036.00

grade-10 scenario profit

10
Pikachu [CoroCoro] #25

Pikachu [CoroCoro] #25

Pokemon Japanese Promo

Raw $600.00 → PSA 10 $156,000.00Gem Rate 45%ROI 27872%

$202,075.00

grade-10 scenario profit

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11
Mewtwo LV. X #144

Mewtwo LV. X #144

Pokemon Legends Awakened

Raw $116.32 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 2.8%ROI 80706%

$194,758.68

grade-10 scenario profit

12
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $438.48 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 1.4%ROI 34506%

$194,436.52

grade-10 scenario profit

13
Lugia #15

Lugia #15

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $152.50 → PSA 10 $149,731.02Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 70044%

$194,372.50

grade-10 scenario profit

14
Arceus LV. X #95

Arceus LV. X #95

Pokemon Arceus

Raw $107.06 → PSA 10 $149,105.50Gem Rate 3.1%ROI 83429%

$193,604.94

grade-10 scenario profit

15
Chansey [1st Edition] #3

Chansey [1st Edition] #3

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $400.00 → PSA 10 $102,500.00Gem Rate 1.6%ROI 25281%

$132,725.00

grade-10 scenario profit

16
Dialga LV. X #105

Dialga LV. X #105

Pokemon Great Encounters

Raw $181.85 → PSA 10 $91,654.10Gem Rate 3.7%ROI 38730%

$118,843.15

grade-10 scenario profit

17
Togepi #4

Togepi #4

Pokemon Southern Islands

Raw $136.50 → PSA 10 $90,000.00Gem Rate 0.7%ROI 44642%

$116,738.50

grade-10 scenario profit

18
Gengar #H9

Gengar #H9

Pokemon Skyridge

Raw $3,126.15 → PSA 10 $89,983.98Gem Rate 5.9%ROI 3498%

$113,727.85

grade-10 scenario profit

19
Charizard #6

Charizard #6

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $525.00 → PSA 10 $85,484.50Gem Rate 1.2%ROI 16997%

$110,480.00

grade-10 scenario profit

20
Mew #1

Mew #1

Pokemon Southern Islands

Raw $361.24 → PSA 10 $85,001.00Gem Rate 0.4%ROI 22626%

$110,014.76

grade-10 scenario profit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does BGS Priority grading cost?▼
BGS Priority costs $125.00 per card with a 5+ business days turnaround. Beckett's fastest tier at $125/card (5+ days).
Is BGS Priority worth the money?▼
Based on current market data, 6182 out of 16571 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at BGS Priority's $125.00 price point. The most profitable card is Charizard [1st Edition] #4 with $425,955.50 grade-10 scenario profit (4400% ROI). This tier has strong profitability across many cards.
How does BGS Priority compare to BGS Express?▼
BGS Priority costs $125.00 with 5+ business days. BGS Express costs $80.00 with 15+ business days. The $45.00 price difference gets you faster results. Choose BGS Express when the savings matter more than speed.
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