How much more is a Japanese card worth in PSA 10 than ungraded?

PSA 10 (Gem Mint) is the top grade of grading company PSA. How much extra it brings varies a lot per card. Four Japanese cards, ungraded versus PSA 10, PriceCharting prices on 14 November 2026, converted at the ECB rate of 13 November (1 euro = 1.1052 dollars):

• Pikachu AR (VSTAR Universe, #205): € 227 versus € 313. Factor 1.4.
• Umbreon ex SAR (Terastal Festival ex, #217): € 251 versus € 375. Factor 1.5.
• Gengar Master Ball (Pokémon 151, #94): € 475 versus € 932. Factor 2.0.
• Mega Charizard X ex MUR (Inferno X, #116): € 543 versus € 1,736. Factor 3.2.

Why the gap varies so much

Japanese cards are often cut cleanly, so a 10 is less rare than with many English cards. If many copies reach a 10, the premium stays small. For a new, popular card with few graded copies it can be large.

Count the costs and the risk

• PSA charges from $ 24.99 per card (Value Bulk, 2026 rate). With shipping, insurance and possibly a submission service you easily pay € 30 to € 50 per card from the Netherlands, and you wait weeks to months.
• Far from every card gets a 10. A PSA 9 is often worth less than ungraded: Gengar Master Ball in PSA 9 is about € 363, Mega Charizard X ex MUR € 343.

At Kaikan Cards

The ungraded value and the odds per box are on our card pages (as of 13 November). Not sure grading pays off? Read grade or trade right away and PSA, BGS or CGC.