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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CGC Standard

$55.00 per card· 10+ business days

CGC Standard at $55/card with 10+ day turnaround. A solid mid-range option when you need faster results and CGC's growing market acceptance is sufficient for your buyers.

When to Use CGC Standard

  • • Cost: $55.00 per card
  • • Turnaround: 10+ business days
  • • Company: CGC
  • • Best for: Moderate submissions balancing cost and speed
  • • 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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4,254
Profitable Cards
of 16,577+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
586%
Avg ROI
$956.66
Avg Grade 10 profit

Considering alternatives?

◄ Cheaper
CGC Economy
$18.00 · 40+ business days
Save $37.00/card, +30 days wait
Faster ►
CGC Express
$100.00 · 5+ business days
Spend $45.00 more, 5 days faster

Similar Price Tiers

TAG Express · $59.00PSA Standard · $59.99

Best Cards at $55.00 Grading Cost

1
Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $895.00 → PSA 10 $224,209.08Gem Rate 1.8%ROI 14061%

$133,575.00

grade-10 scenario profit

2
Rayquaza #SL10

Rayquaza #SL10

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $555.10 → PSA 10 $180,200.00Gem Rate 1.5%ROI 17622%

$107,509.90

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Pikachu [CoroCoro] #25

Pikachu [CoroCoro] #25

Pokemon Japanese Promo

Raw $700.00 → PSA 10 $156,000.00Gem Rate 45%ROI 12297%

$92,845.00

grade-10 scenario profit

4
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $449.03 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 1.4%ROI 17756%

$89,495.97

grade-10 scenario profit

5
Umbreon [Daisuki Club 7,200 Pts.] #54/L-P

Umbreon [Daisuki Club 7,200 Pts.] #54/L-P

Pokemon Japanese Promo

Raw $0.00 → PSA 10 $99,998.00Gem Rate 59%ROI 145351%

$79,943.00

grade-10 scenario profit

6
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $1,463.55 → PSA 10 $207,678.50Gem Rate 0.5%ROI 5168%

$78,481.45

grade-10 scenario profit

7
Palkia LV. X #106

Palkia LV. X #106

Pokemon Great Encounters

Raw $156.27 → PSA 10 $2,137.90Gem Rate 3.4%ROI 28991%

$61,249.23

grade-10 scenario profit

8
Rayquaza [Holo] #22

Rayquaza [Holo] #22

Pokemon Deoxys

Raw $40.00 → PSA 10 $102,000.00Gem Rate 2.7%ROI 64321%

$61,105.00

grade-10 scenario profit

9
Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $9,541.19 → PSA 10 $334,789.57Gem Rate 2.1%ROI 554%

$53,123.31

grade-10 scenario profit

10
Charizard G [Reverse Holo] #20

Charizard G [Reverse Holo] #20

Pokemon Supreme Victors

Raw $57.15 → PSA 10 $75,000.00Gem Rate 0%ROI 40025%

$44,887.85

grade-10 scenario profit

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11
Charizard #136

Charizard #136

Pokemon Plasma Storm

Raw $737.37 → PSA 10 $74,423.66Gem Rate 2.5%ROI 5535%

$43,861.63

grade-10 scenario profit

12
Lugia #66/L-P

Lugia #66/L-P

Pokemon Japanese Promo

Raw $87.40 → PSA 10 $66,934.64Gem Rate 29%ROI 28103%

$40,018.60

grade-10 scenario profit

13
Lugia [Reverse Holo] #15

Lugia [Reverse Holo] #15

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $64.31 → PSA 10 $53,960.00Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 27036%

$32,256.69

grade-10 scenario profit

14
Skarmory #27

Skarmory #27

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $70.00 → PSA 10 $53,121.12Gem Rate 1%ROI 25398%

$31,748.00

grade-10 scenario profit

15
Darkrai #BW73

Darkrai #BW73

Pokemon Promo

Raw $111.92 → PSA 10 $51,100.00Gem Rate 2%ROI 18268%

$30,493.08

grade-10 scenario profit

16
Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,232.50 → PSA 10 $120,550.00Gem Rate 2.6%ROI 1227%

$28,058.56

grade-10 scenario profit

17
Raichu [Daisuki Club 5,200 Pts.] #44/L-P

Raichu [Daisuki Club 5,200 Pts.] #44/L-P

Pokemon Japanese Promo

Raw $0.00 → PSA 10 $45,000.00Gem Rate 48%ROI 48991%

$26,945.00

grade-10 scenario profit

18
Magikarp & Wailord GX #SM166

Magikarp & Wailord GX #SM166

Pokemon Promo

Raw $82.37 → PSA 10 $37,210.00Gem Rate 1%ROI 16152%

$22,188.63

grade-10 scenario profit

19
Team Magma's Groudon EX #15

Team Magma's Groudon EX #15

Pokemon Double Crisis

Raw $252.08 → PSA 10 $36,000.00Gem Rate 0.3%ROI 6934%

$21,292.92

grade-10 scenario profit

20
Ampharos #2

Ampharos #2

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $150.32 → PSA 10 $34,936.00Gem Rate 2.5%ROI 10109%

$20,756.68

grade-10 scenario profit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CGC Standard grading cost?▼
CGC Standard costs $55.00 per card with a 10+ business days turnaround. CGC Standard at $55/card with 10+ day turnaround.
Is CGC Standard worth the money?▼
Based on current market data, 4254 out of 16577 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at CGC Standard's $55.00 price point. The most profitable card is Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86 with $133,575.00 grade-10 scenario profit (14061% ROI). This tier has strong profitability across many cards.
How does CGC Standard compare to CGC Economy?▼
CGC Standard costs $55.00 with 10+ business days. CGC Economy costs $18.00 with 40+ business days. The $37.00 price difference gets you faster results. Choose CGC Economy when the savings matter more than speed.
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