Grading update (Oct 28): TAG Value is $29.95 (90 business days; 10-card minimum). PSA Value opens Oct 29 at 11 a.m. ET: $39.99, estimated 90–100 business days. PSA Standard now estimates 70–80 days; Priority 50–60. All times are business-day estimates. Pricing, limits and details
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PSA Standard

$59.99 per card· 70–80 business days

PSA Standard: $59.99/card, estimated 70–80 business days, maximum insured value $1,000. Estimates are not guarantees. Shipping, insurance and possible upcharges are additional. Verified October 28, 2026.

When to Use PSA Standard

  • • Cost: $59.99 per card
  • • Turnaround: 70–80 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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7,942
Profitable Cards
of 17,071+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
1435%
Avg ROI
$2,793.32
Avg Grade 10 profit

Considering alternatives?

◄ Cheaper
PSA Value
$39.99 · 90–100 business days
Save $20.00/card, +20 days wait
Faster ►
PSA Priority
$79.99 · 50–60 business days
Spend $20.00 more, 20 days faster

Similar Price Tiers

CGC Standard · $55.00TAG Standard · $59.95

Best Cards at $59.99 Grading Cost

1
Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $1,999.50 → PSA 10 $481,900.00Gem Rate 1.7%ROI 23299%

$479,840.51

grade-10 scenario profit

2
Venusaur #13

Venusaur #13

Pokemon Promo

Raw $216.36 → PSA 10 $427,000.00Gem Rate 33.8%ROI 154414%

$426,723.65

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12

Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $406.08 → PSA 10 $379,088.47Gem Rate 4.1%ROI 81237%

$378,622.40

grade-10 scenario profit

4
Typhlosion #17

Typhlosion #17

Pokemon Neo Genesis

Raw $113.50 → PSA 10 $366,000.00Gem Rate 0.1%ROI 210863%

$365,826.51

grade-10 scenario profit

5
Giratina #BW74

Giratina #BW74

Pokemon Promo

Raw $267.00 → PSA 10 $333,084.01Gem Rate 1%ROI 101764%

$332,757.02

grade-10 scenario profit

6
Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $6,472.44 → PSA 10 $334,399.00Gem Rate 2.1%ROI 5019%

$327,866.57

grade-10 scenario profit

7
Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,920.59 → PSA 10 $324,962.50Gem Rate 2.6%ROI 10803%

$321,981.92

grade-10 scenario profit

8
Rayquaza #SL10

Rayquaza #SL10

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $937.62 → PSA 10 $238,500.00Gem Rate 1.4%ROI 23807%

$237,502.39

grade-10 scenario profit

9
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,299.99 → PSA 10 $207,678.50Gem Rate 0.5%ROI 8700%

$205,318.52

grade-10 scenario profit

10
Mew [Gold Star] #101

Mew [Gold Star] #101

Pokemon Dragon Frontiers

Raw $3,579.94 → PSA 10 $192,000.00Gem Rate 1.8%ROI 5175%

$188,360.07

grade-10 scenario profit

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11
Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Pokemon Dragon Frontiers

Raw $6,125.00 → PSA 10 $181,415.00Gem Rate 1.8%ROI 2833%

$175,230.01

grade-10 scenario profit

12
Umbreon EX #112

Umbreon EX #112

Pokemon Unseen Forces

Raw $610.87 → PSA 10 $169,217.48Gem Rate 2.3%ROI 25124%

$168,546.62

grade-10 scenario profit

13
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #18

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #18

Pokemon Stormfront

Raw $106.00 → PSA 10 $156,000.00Gem Rate 0.8%ROI 93882%

$155,834.01

grade-10 scenario profit

14
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $550.00 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 24491%

$149,390.01

grade-10 scenario profit

15
Gengar #H9

Gengar #H9

Pokemon Skyridge

Raw $3,780.24 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 5.7%ROI 3806%

$146,159.77

grade-10 scenario profit

16
Lugia #149

Lugia #149

Pokemon Aquapolis

Raw $3,113.64 → PSA 10 $139,783.98Gem Rate 3.7%ROI 4305%

$136,610.35

grade-10 scenario profit

17
Lugia #15

Lugia #15

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $316.87 → PSA 10 $133,967.00Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 35448%

$133,590.14

grade-10 scenario profit

18
Magikarp [Reverse Holo] #52

Magikarp [Reverse Holo] #52

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $452.76 → PSA 10 $126,555.05Gem Rate 2.2%ROI 24582%

$126,042.30

grade-10 scenario profit

19
Dragonite #2

Dragonite #2

Pokemon Legends Awakened

Raw $125.00 → PSA 10 $126,123.96Gem Rate 1.2%ROI 68079%

$125,938.97

grade-10 scenario profit

20
Mewtwo EX #98

Mewtwo EX #98

Pokemon Next Destinies

Raw $158.03 → PSA 10 $115,000.00Gem Rate 1.9%ROI 52647%

$114,781.98

grade-10 scenario profit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does PSA Standard grading cost?▼
PSA Standard costs $59.99 per card with a 70–80 business days turnaround. PSA Standard: $59.99/card, estimated 70–80 business days, maximum insured value $1,000.
Is PSA Standard worth the money?▼
Based on current market data, 7942 out of 17071 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at PSA Standard's $59.99 price point. The most profitable card is Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86 with $479,840.51 grade-10 scenario profit (23299% ROI). This tier has strong profitability across many cards.
How does PSA Standard compare to PSA Value?▼
PSA Standard costs $59.99 with 70–80 business days. PSA Value costs $39.99 with 90–100 business days. The $20.00 price difference gets you faster results. Choose PSA Value when the savings matter more than speed.
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