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 Value

$29.95 per card· 90 business days

TAG Value: $29.95/card, estimated 90 business days from intake, 10-card minimum, included protection $250/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. Includes the grade and DIG report; the 1000-point score and rank start at Standard.

When to Use TAG Value

  • • Cost: $29.95 per card
  • • Turnaround: 90 business days
  • • Company: TAG
  • • 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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14,261
Profitable Cards
of 16,577+
~$0.00
Min Raw for Profit
1081%
Avg ROI
$1,412.52
Avg Grade 10 profit

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$39.95 · 60 business days
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Similar Price Tiers

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Best Cards at $29.95 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 24441%

$402,502.74

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 4695%

$328,014.42

grade-10 scenario profit

3
Giratina #BW74

Giratina #BW74

Pokemon Promo

Raw $263.15 → PSA 10 $316,167.13Gem Rate 1%ROI 107770%

$315,874.03

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 32857%

$237,776.33

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 61754%

$219,195.05

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 126337%

$211,032.96

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 9124%

$205,426.93

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 188925%

$185,996.60

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 5941%

$175,629.39

grade-10 scenario profit

10
Mew #19

Mew #19

Pokemon Expedition

Raw $625.00 → PSA 10 $150,000.00Gem Rate 1.3%ROI 22803%

$149,345.05

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 2445%

$147,612.47

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 44621%

$136,231.66

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 24717%

$126,045.10

grade-10 scenario profit

14
Lugia #149

Lugia #149

Pokemon Aquapolis

Raw $4,031.65 → PSA 10 $120,020.84Gem Rate 3.8%ROI 2855%

$115,959.24

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 53686%

$114,786.19

grade-10 scenario profit

16
Umbreon #H30

Umbreon #H30

Pokemon Skyridge

Raw $1,840.77 → PSA 10 $108,393.57Gem Rate 7.5%ROI 5694%

$106,522.85

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 26750%

$102,118.25

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 333783%

$99,968.05

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 9140%

$99,874.89

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 133284%

$99,029.81

grade-10 scenario profit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does TAG Value grading cost?▼
TAG Value costs $29.95 per card with a 90 business days turnaround. TAG Value: $29.95/card, estimated 90 business days from intake, 10-card minimum, included protection $250/card.
Is TAG Value worth the money?▼
Based on current market data, 14261 out of 16577 Pokemon cards have positive modeled results at TAG Value's $29.95 price point. The most profitable card is Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86 with $402,502.74 grade-10 scenario profit (24441% ROI). This tier has strong profitability across many cards.
How does TAG Value compare to TAG Base?▼
TAG Value costs $29.95 with 90 business days. TAG Base costs $39.95 with 60 business days. The $10.00 price difference gets you faster turnaround. Choose TAG Value for the best balance of cost and speed.
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