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 Value

$39.99 per card· 90–100 business days

PSA Value: $39.99/card, estimated 90–100 business days, maximum insured value $500. Estimates are not guarantees. Shipping, insurance and possible upcharges are additional. Verified October 28, 2026. Opens October 29, 2026 at 11 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Pacific). New Value orders follow orders already at PSA.

When to Use PSA Value

  • • Cost: $39.99 per card
  • • Turnaround: 90–100 business days
  • • Company: PSA
  • • Best for: High-volume submissions where minimizing per-card cost matters most
  • • 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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9,779
Profitable Cards
of 16,577+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
1352%
Avg ROI
$2,048.44
Avg Grade 10 profit

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$59.99 · 70–80 business days
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Similar Price Tiers

BGS Standard · $35.00TAG Base · $39.95

Best Cards at $39.99 Grading Cost

1
Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $1,616.88 → PSA 10 $404,149.57Gem Rate 1.7%ROI 24292%

$402,492.70

grade-10 scenario profit

2
Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Charizard [1st Edition] #4

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $6,956.11 → PSA 10 $335,000.48Gem Rate 2.1%ROI 4688%

$328,004.38

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Giratina #BW74

Giratina #BW74

Pokemon Promo

Raw $263.15 → PSA 10 $316,167.13Gem Rate 1%ROI 104197%

$315,863.99

grade-10 scenario profit

4
Rayquaza #SL10

Rayquaza #SL10

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $693.72 → PSA 10 $238,500.00Gem Rate 1.5%ROI 32406%

$237,766.29

grade-10 scenario profit

5
Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12

Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $325.00 → PSA 10 $219,550.00Gem Rate 4.1%ROI 60052%

$219,185.01

grade-10 scenario profit

6
Misdreavus [1st Edition] #11

Misdreavus [1st Edition] #11

Pokemon Neo Revelation

Raw $137.09 → PSA 10 $211,200.00Gem Rate 2.1%ROI 119168%

$211,022.92

grade-10 scenario profit

7
Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,221.62 → PSA 10 $207,678.50Gem Rate 0.5%ROI 9083%

$205,416.89

grade-10 scenario profit

8
Gliscor LV. X #141

Gliscor LV. X #141

Pokemon Legends Awakened

Raw $68.50 → PSA 10 $186,095.05Gem Rate 3.7%ROI 171432%

$185,986.56

grade-10 scenario profit

9
Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Charizard [Reverse Holo] #3

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $2,926.37 → PSA 10 $178,585.71Gem Rate 2.6%ROI 5920%

$175,619.35

grade-10 scenario profit

10
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $625.00 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 22457%

$149,335.01

grade-10 scenario profit

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11
Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Charizard [Gold Star] #100

Pokemon Dragon Frontiers

Raw $6,006.45 → PSA 10 $153,648.87Gem Rate 1.8%ROI 2441%

$147,602.43

grade-10 scenario profit

12
Lugia #15

Lugia #15

Pokemon Call of Legends

Raw $275.36 → PSA 10 $136,536.97Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 43197%

$136,221.62

grade-10 scenario profit

13
Magikarp [Reverse Holo] #52

Magikarp [Reverse Holo] #52

Pokemon Legendary Collection

Raw $480.00 → PSA 10 $126,555.05Gem Rate 2.2%ROI 24238%

$126,035.06

grade-10 scenario profit

14
Lugia #149

Lugia #149

Pokemon Aquapolis

Raw $4,031.65 → PSA 10 $120,020.84Gem Rate 3.8%ROI 2848%

$115,949.20

grade-10 scenario profit

15
Mewtwo EX #98

Mewtwo EX #98

Pokemon Next Destinies

Raw $183.86 → PSA 10 $115,000.00Gem Rate 1.9%ROI 51274%

$114,776.15

grade-10 scenario profit

16
Umbreon #H30

Umbreon #H30

Pokemon Skyridge

Raw $1,840.77 → PSA 10 $108,393.57Gem Rate 7.5%ROI 5663%

$106,512.81

grade-10 scenario profit

17
Chansey [1st Edition] #3

Chansey [1st Edition] #3

Pokemon Base Set

Raw $351.80 → PSA 10 $102,500.00Gem Rate 1.6%ROI 26062%

$102,108.21

grade-10 scenario profit

18
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 249958%

$99,958.01

grade-10 scenario profit

19
Lugia EX #105

Lugia EX #105

Pokemon Unseen Forces

Raw $1,062.82 → PSA 10 $100,967.66Gem Rate 3.4%ROI 9055%

$99,864.85

grade-10 scenario profit

20
Rayquaza [Holo] #22

Rayquaza [Holo] #22

Pokemon Deoxys

Raw $44.35 → PSA 10 $99,104.11Gem Rate 2.6%ROI 117405%

$99,019.77

grade-10 scenario profit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does PSA Value grading cost?▼
PSA Value costs $39.99 per card with a 90–100 business days turnaround. PSA Value: $39.99/card, estimated 90–100 business days, maximum insured value $500.
Is PSA Value worth the money?▼
Based on current market data, 9779 out of 16577 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at PSA Value's $39.99 price point. The most profitable card is Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86 with $402,492.70 grade-10 scenario profit (24292% ROI). This tier has strong profitability across many cards.
How does PSA Value compare to PSA Standard?▼
PSA Value costs $39.99 with 90–100 business days. PSA Standard costs $59.99 with 70–80 business days. The $20.00 price difference gets you faster turnaround. Choose PSA Value for the best balance of cost and speed.
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