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PSA Premier

$599.00 per card· 7–10 business days

PSA Premier: $599.00/card, estimated 7–10 business days, maximum insured value $10,000. Estimates are not guarantees. Shipping, insurance and possible upcharges are additional. Verified September 11, 2026.

When to Use PSA Premier

  • • Cost: $599.00 per card
  • • Turnaround: 7–10 business days
  • • Company: PSA
  • • 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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2,420
Profitable Cards
of 16,419+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
529%
Avg ROI
$4,931.58
Avg Grade 10 profit

Considering alternatives?

◄ Cheaper
PSA Super Express
$349.00 · 10–15 business days
Save $250.00/card, +4 days wait

Best Cards at $599.00 Grading Cost

1
Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $10,100.00 → PSA 10 $343,098.00Gem Rate 2.1%ROI 3107%

$332,399.00

grade-10 scenario profit

2
Lugia [1st Edition] #9

Lugia [1st Edition] #9

Pokemon Neo Genesis

Raw $1,788.50 → PSA 10 $253,200.00Gem Rate 0.1%ROI 10505%

$250,812.50

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $897.50 → PSA 10 $233,328.47Gem Rate 2%ROI 15492%

$231,831.97

grade-10 scenario profit

4
Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Pokemon Dragon Frontiers

Raw $4,162.75 → PSA 10 $228,227.78Gem Rate 1.9%ROI 4693%

$223,466.03

grade-10 scenario profit

5
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $1,450.00 → PSA 10 $207,678.50Gem Rate 0.6%ROI 10036%

$205,629.50

grade-10 scenario profit

6
Palkia LV. X #106

Palkia LV. X #106

Pokemon Great Encounters

Raw $120.00 → PSA 10 $204,000.00Gem Rate 3.5%ROI 28273%

$203,281.00

grade-10 scenario profit

7
Rayquaza #SL10

Rayquaza #SL10

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $577.12 → PSA 10 $180,200.00Gem Rate 1.6%ROI 15222%

$179,023.88

grade-10 scenario profit

8
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $512.50 → PSA 10 $173,478.65Gem Rate 1.4%ROI 15508%

$172,367.15

grade-10 scenario profit

9
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #18

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #18

Pokemon Stormfront

Raw $72.00 → PSA 10 $156,000.00Gem Rate 0.9%ROI 23149%

$155,329.00

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 12911%

$154,801.00

grade-10 scenario profit

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11
Dialga LV. X #105

Dialga LV. X #105

Pokemon Great Encounters

Raw $183.71 → PSA 10 $120,705.68Gem Rate 3.8%ROI 15322%

$119,922.97

grade-10 scenario profit

12
Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,232.50 → PSA 10 $121,047.48Gem Rate 2.8%ROI 4175%

$118,215.98

grade-10 scenario profit

13
Rayquaza [Holo] #22

Rayquaza [Holo] #22

Pokemon Deoxys

Raw $37.67 → PSA 10 $102,000.00Gem Rate 2.9%ROI 15921%

$101,363.33

grade-10 scenario profit

14
Charizard G [Reverse Holo] #20

Charizard G [Reverse Holo] #20

Pokemon Supreme Victors

Raw $48.95 → PSA 10 $102,000.00Gem Rate 0%ROI 15642%

$101,352.05

grade-10 scenario profit

15
Lugia #149

Lugia #149

Pokemon Aquapolis

Raw $2,934.91 → PSA 10 $104,836.64Gem Rate 4%ROI 2867%

$101,302.73

grade-10 scenario profit

16
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 16594%

$99,399.00

grade-10 scenario profit

17
Shining Charizard #6

Shining Charizard #6

Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light

Raw $2,028.87 → PSA 10 $101,600.00Gem Rate 5.7%ROI 3766%

$98,972.13

grade-10 scenario profit

18
Mew #1

Mew #1

Pokemon Southern Islands

Raw $359.60 → PSA 10 $85,001.00Gem Rate 0.4%ROI 8767%

$84,042.40

grade-10 scenario profit

19
Mew [Gold Star] #101

Mew [Gold Star] #101

Pokemon Dragon Frontiers

Raw $2,235.91 → PSA 10 $86,620.00Gem Rate 1.9%ROI 2955%

$83,785.09

grade-10 scenario profit

20
Charizard #6

Charizard #6

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $393.00 → PSA 10 $83,714.61Gem Rate 1.2%ROI 8339%

$82,722.61

grade-10 scenario profit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does PSA Premier grading cost?▼
PSA Premier costs $599.00 per card with a 7–10 business days turnaround. PSA Premier: $599.00/card, estimated 7–10 business days, maximum insured value $10,000.
Is PSA Premier worth the money?▼
Based on current market data, 2420 out of 16419 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at PSA Premier's $599.00 price point. The most profitable card is Charizard [1st Edition] #4 with $332,399.00 grade-10 scenario profit (3107% ROI). This tier has strong profitability across many cards.
How does PSA Premier compare to PSA Super Express?▼
PSA Premier costs $599.00 with 7–10 business days. PSA Super Express costs $349.00 with 10–15 business days. The $250.00 price difference gets you faster results. Choose PSA Super Express when the savings matter more than speed.
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