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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PSA Express

$199.00 per card· 20–30 business days

PSA Express: $199.00/card, estimated 20–30 business days, maximum insured value $2,500. Estimates are not guarantees. Shipping, insurance and possible upcharges are additional. Verified September 19, 2026.

When to Use PSA Express

  • • Cost: $199.00 per card
  • • Turnaround: 20–30 business days
  • • Company: PSA
  • • 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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4,165
Profitable Cards
of 16,577+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
755%
Avg ROI
$3,044.82
Avg Grade 10 profit

Considering alternatives?

◄ Cheaper
PSA Priority
$79.99 · 70–80 business days
Save $119.01/card, +50 days wait
Faster ►
PSA Super Express
$349.00 · 10–15 business days
Spend $150.00 more, 13 days faster

Best Cards at $199.00 Grading Cost

1
Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $9,541.19 → PSA 10 $334,789.57Gem Rate 2.1%ROI 3337%

$325,049.38

grade-10 scenario profit

2
Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $895.00 → PSA 10 $224,209.08Gem Rate 1.8%ROI 20394%

$223,115.08

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $1,463.55 → PSA 10 $207,678.50Gem Rate 0.5%ROI 12392%

$206,015.95

grade-10 scenario profit

4
Rayquaza #SL10

Rayquaza #SL10

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $555.10 → PSA 10 $180,200.00Gem Rate 1.5%ROI 23796%

$179,445.90

grade-10 scenario profit

5
Pikachu [CoroCoro] #25

Pikachu [CoroCoro] #25

Pokemon Japanese Promo

Raw $700.00 → PSA 10 $156,000.00Gem Rate 45%ROI 17253%

$155,101.00

grade-10 scenario profit

6
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $449.03 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 1.4%ROI 23047%

$149,351.97

grade-10 scenario profit

7
Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,232.50 → PSA 10 $120,550.00Gem Rate 2.6%ROI 4858%

$118,118.50

grade-10 scenario profit

8
Chansey [1st Edition] #3

Chansey [1st Edition] #3

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $400.00 → PSA 10 $102,500.00Gem Rate 1.6%ROI 17012%

$101,901.00

grade-10 scenario profit

9
Rayquaza [Holo] #22

Rayquaza [Holo] #22

Pokemon Deoxys

Raw $40.00 → PSA 10 $102,000.00Gem Rate 2.7%ROI 42578%

$101,761.00

grade-10 scenario profit

10
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 50150%

$99,799.00

grade-10 scenario profit

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11
Lugia #149

Lugia #149

Pokemon Aquapolis

Raw $2,594.19 → PSA 10 $99,792.13Gem Rate 4%ROI 3473%

$96,998.94

grade-10 scenario profit

12
Charizard #6

Charizard #6

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $426.94 → PSA 10 $85,484.50Gem Rate 1.2%ROI 13557%

$84,858.56

grade-10 scenario profit

13
Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Pokemon Dragon Frontiers

Raw $3,351.00 → PSA 10 $84,473.98Gem Rate 1.8%ROI 2280%

$80,923.98

grade-10 scenario profit

14
Shining Gyarados [1st Edition] #65

Shining Gyarados [1st Edition] #65

Pokemon Neo Revelation

Raw $1,750.00 → PSA 10 $80,114.28Gem Rate 4.9%ROI 4011%

$78,165.28

grade-10 scenario profit

15
Umbreon EX #112

Umbreon EX #112

Pokemon Unseen Forces

Raw $500.00 → PSA 10 $78,318.72Gem Rate 2.4%ROI 11104%

$77,619.72

grade-10 scenario profit

16
Charizard G [Reverse Holo] #20

Charizard G [Reverse Holo] #20

Pokemon Supreme Victors

Raw $57.15 → PSA 10 $75,000.00Gem Rate 0%ROI 29180%

$74,743.85

grade-10 scenario profit

17
Charizard #136

Charizard #136

Pokemon Plasma Storm

Raw $737.37 → PSA 10 $74,423.66Gem Rate 2.5%ROI 7848%

$73,487.29

grade-10 scenario profit

18
Mewtwo [Reverse Holo] #29

Mewtwo [Reverse Holo] #29

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $860.00 → PSA 10 $72,100.00Gem Rate 2.5%ROI 6708%

$71,041.00

grade-10 scenario profit

19
Dark Dragonite [Reverse Holo] #5

Dark Dragonite [Reverse Holo] #5

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $628.57 → PSA 10 $71,500.00Gem Rate 2.2%ROI 8540%

$70,672.43

grade-10 scenario profit

20
Lugia #66/L-P

Lugia #66/L-P

Pokemon Japanese Promo

Raw $87.40 → PSA 10 $66,934.64Gem Rate 29%ROI 23271%

$66,648.24

grade-10 scenario profit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does PSA Express grading cost?▼
PSA Express costs $199.00 per card with a 20–30 business days turnaround. PSA Express: $199.00/card, estimated 20–30 business days, maximum insured value $2,500.
Is PSA Express worth the money?▼
Based on current market data, 4165 out of 16577 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at PSA Express's $199.00 price point. The most profitable card is Charizard [1st Edition] #4 with $325,049.38 grade-10 scenario profit (3337% ROI). This tier has strong profitability across many cards.
How does PSA Express compare to PSA Priority?▼
PSA Express costs $199.00 with 20–30 business days. PSA Priority costs $79.99 with 70–80 business days. The $119.01 price difference gets you faster results. Choose PSA Priority when the savings matter more than speed.
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