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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TAG Base

$39.95 per card· 60 business days

TAG Base: $39.95/card, estimated 60 business days from intake, 5-card minimum, included protection $500/card. No value upcharges. Availability is limited and timing is not guaranteed. Shipping and optional coverage are additional. Verified October 28, 2026 against TAG's live submission form.

When to Use TAG Base

  • • Cost: $39.95 per card
  • • Turnaround: 60 business days
  • • Company: TAG
  • • 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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9,788
Profitable Cards
of 16,577+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
1351%
Avg ROI
$2,046.60
Avg Grade 10 profit

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TAG Value
$29.95 · 90 business days
Save $10.00/card, +30 days wait
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TAG Standard
$59.95 · 45 business days
Spend $20.00 more, 15 days faster

Similar Price Tiers

BGS Standard · $35.00PSA Value · $39.99

Best Cards at $39.95 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 24293%

$402,492.74

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%

$328,004.42

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Giratina #BW74

Giratina #BW74

Pokemon Promo

Raw $263.15 → PSA 10 $316,167.13Gem Rate 1%ROI 104211%

$315,864.03

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 32408%

$237,766.33

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 60059%

$219,185.05

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 119195%

$211,022.96

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%

$205,416.93

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 171495%

$185,986.60

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%

$175,619.39

grade-10 scenario profit

10
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $625.00 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 22458%

$149,335.05

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%

$147,602.47

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 43202%

$136,221.66

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 24240%

$126,035.10

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%

$115,949.24

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 51283%

$114,776.19

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%

$106,512.85

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 26065%

$102,108.25

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 250208%

$99,958.05

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 9056%

$99,864.89

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 117461%

$99,019.81

grade-10 scenario profit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does TAG Base grading cost?▼
TAG Base costs $39.95 per card with a 60 business days turnaround. TAG Base: $39.95/card, estimated 60 business days from intake, 5-card minimum, included protection $500/card.
Is TAG Base worth the money?▼
Based on current market data, 9788 out of 16577 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at TAG Base's $39.95 price point. The most profitable card is Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86 with $402,492.74 grade-10 scenario profit (24293% ROI). This tier has strong profitability across many cards.
How does TAG Base compare to TAG Value?▼
TAG Base costs $39.95 with 60 business days. TAG Value costs $29.95 with 90 business days. The $10.00 price difference gets you faster results. Choose TAG Value when the savings matter more than speed.
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