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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 19, 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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2,612
Profitable Cards
of 16,577+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
619%
Avg ROI
$5,781.08
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
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,173.50 → PSA 10 $556,500.00Gem Rate 0.5%ROI 19972%

$553,727.50

grade-10 scenario profit

2
Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $1,575.00 → PSA 10 $413,200.95Gem Rate 1.7%ROI 18906%

$411,026.95

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $10,267.75 → PSA 10 $334,443.09Gem Rate 2.1%ROI 2978%

$323,576.34

grade-10 scenario profit

4
Giratina #BW74

Giratina #BW74

Pokemon Promo

Raw $243.71 → PSA 10 $316,167.13Gem Rate 1%ROI 37418%

$315,324.42

grade-10 scenario profit

5
Venusaur #13

Venusaur #13

Pokemon Promo

Raw $205.69 → PSA 10 $275,000.00Gem Rate 33.8%ROI 34075%

$274,195.31

grade-10 scenario profit

6
Rayquaza #SL10

Rayquaza #SL10

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $670.19 → PSA 10 $238,500.00Gem Rate 1.5%ROI 18692%

$237,230.81

grade-10 scenario profit

7
Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12

Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $324.15 → PSA 10 $200,205.38Gem Rate 4.1%ROI 21587%

$199,282.23

grade-10 scenario profit

8
Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,945.59 → PSA 10 $178,585.71Gem Rate 2.6%ROI 4938%

$175,041.12

grade-10 scenario profit

9
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

10
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $696.00 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 1.4%ROI 11483%

$148,705.00

grade-10 scenario profit

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11
Lugia #15

Lugia #15

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $210.72 → PSA 10 $144,000.03Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 17684%

$143,190.31

grade-10 scenario profit

12
Gengar #H9

Gengar #H9

Pokemon Skyridge

Raw $3,300.00 → PSA 10 $138,000.00Gem Rate 5.8%ROI 3439%

$134,101.00

grade-10 scenario profit

13
Lugia #149

Lugia #149

Pokemon Aquapolis

Raw $3,301.73 → PSA 10 $120,000.00Gem Rate 3.8%ROI 2976%

$116,099.27

grade-10 scenario profit

14
Mewtwo EX #98

Mewtwo EX #98

Pokemon Next Destinies

Raw $193.23 → PSA 10 $115,000.00Gem Rate 1.9%ROI 14416%

$114,207.77

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 10160%

$101,501.00

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
Dialga LV. X #105

Dialga LV. X #105

Pokemon Great Encounters

Raw $154.46 → PSA 10 $96,553.28Gem Rate 3.7%ROI 12715%

$95,799.82

grade-10 scenario profit

18
Charizard #6

Charizard #6

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $525.00 → PSA 10 $85,484.50Gem Rate 1.2%ROI 7505%

$84,360.50

grade-10 scenario profit

19
Mew #1

Mew #1

Pokemon Southern Islands

Raw $423.75 → PSA 10 $85,001.00Gem Rate 0.4%ROI 8211%

$83,978.25

grade-10 scenario profit

20
Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Pokemon Dragon Frontiers

Raw $4,050.50 → PSA 10 $87,963.75Gem Rate 1.8%ROI 1792%

$83,314.25

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, 2612 out of 16577 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at PSA Premier's $599.00 price point. The most profitable card is Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11 with $553,727.50 grade-10 scenario profit (19972% 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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