Best Pokemon Cards to Grade by Budget (SGD $30–$2,000) — August 2026
Updated August 15, 2026 · 53,360 Pokemon cards analysed · All prices in Singapore Dollars (SGD)If you want to grade Pokemon cards in Singapore, the single most important question is: which raw card gives the best return per dollar spent? This guide answers that across every major budget tier — from under SGD $30 all the way up to SGD $2,000.
We analysed 53,360 Pokemon cards with live Singapore-market pricing, filtered for cards where the PSA 10 price is higher than the raw price, and ranked each tier by PSA 10 multiple (graded value ÷ raw cost). Every table also shows BGS 10, CGC 10, SGC 10, BGS 9.5, and lower-grade prices so you can see the full picture before you submit.
Jump to your budget:
- Under SGD $30
- SGD $30–$50
- SGD $50–$100
- SGD $100–$300
- SGD $300–$500
- SGD $500–$800
- SGD $800–$1,000
- SGD $1,000–$2,000
Quick Reference: Top Pick Per Budget Tier
| Budget Tier | Top Card | Set | Raw (SGD) | PSA 10 (SGD) | PSA 10 Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under SGD $30 | Numel [1st Edition] #5 | Pokemon Japanese Magma Deck Kit | S$6 | S$38,619 | 6436.5x |
| SGD $30–$50 | Empoleon LV.X #120 | Pokemon Diamond & Pearl | S$30 | S$33,476 | 1115.9x |
| SGD $50–$100 | Skarmory #27 | Pokemon Expedition | S$98 | S$106,129 | 1082.9x |
| SGD $100–$300 | Flying Pikachu #113 | Pokemon Rising Rivals | S$144 | S$178,020 | 1236.2x |
| SGD $300–$500 | Blastoise [No Rarity] #9 | Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack | S$356 | S$294,120 | 826.2x |
| SGD $500–$800 | Chansey [1st Edition] #3 | Pokemon Base Set | S$567 | S$152,059 | 268.2x |
| SGD $800–$1,000 | Mew #19 | Pokemon Expedition | S$959 | S$255,213 | 266.1x |
| SGD $1,000–$2,000 | Latias [Gold Star] #105 | Pokemon Deoxys | S$1,489 | S$556,312 | 373.6x |
How to Read the Tables
| Column | What it means |
|---|---|
| Raw Price | What you'd pay for an ungraded copy in Singapore (SGD) |
| PSA 10 | PSA Gem Mint slab price (SGD) + multiple vs raw |
| BGS 10 | BGS Pristine 10 slab price (SGD) + multiple |
| CGC 10 | CGC Pristine 10 slab price (SGD) + multiple |
| SGC 10 | SGC Gem Mint 10 slab price (SGD) + multiple |
| BGS 9.5 | BGS near-gem or quad+ (SGD) + multiple |
| PSA/BGS 9 | Near-mint graded slab (SGD) + multiple |
| PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | Excellent graded slab (SGD) + multiple |
| PSA/BGS 7–7.5 | Very good graded slab (SGD) + multiple |
Grading fees not included. PSA Economy: ~S$55–75. PSA Express: ~S$100–130. BGS: ~S$70–100. CGC/SGC: ~S$45–65 each. Always factor these into your math — especially for the lower budget tiers.Average PSA 10 multiple across all 53,360 eligible cards: 36.8x
Under SGD $30 — Best Pokemon Cards to Grade {#under-sgd-30}
Top pick: Numel [1st Edition] #5 (Pokemon Japanese Magma Deck Kit) at S$6 raw → S$38,619 PSA 10 (6436.5x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 4390.1x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numel [1st Edition] #5 | Pokemon Japanese Magma Deck Kit | S$6 | S$38,619 (6436.5x) | S$50,205 (8367.5x) | S$23,170 (3861.7x) | S$23,170 (3861.7x) | S$5,873 (978.8x) | S$5,339 (889.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Camerupt [1st Edition] #6 | Pokemon Japanese Magma Deck Kit | S$6 | S$37,749 (6291.5x) | S$49,073 (8178.8x) | S$22,649 (3774.8x) | S$22,649 (3774.8x) | S$9 (1.5x) | S$9 (1.5x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Houndoom [1st Edition] #4 | Pokemon Japanese Magma Deck Kit | S$8 | S$50,316 (6289.5x) | S$65,411 (8176.4x) | S$30,189 (3773.6x) | S$30,189 (3773.6x) | S$57 (7.1x) | S$52 (6.5x) | S$16 (2.0x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Houndour #3 | Pokemon Japanese Magma Deck Kit | S$5 | S$28,951 (5790.2x) | S$37,637 (7527.4x) | S$17,370 (3474.0x) | S$17,370 (3474.0x) | S$42 (8.4x) | S$39 (7.8x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Drifloon [Reverse Holo] #46 | Pokemon Diamond & Pearl | S$3 | S$12,669 (4223.0x) | S$16,470 (5490.0x) | S$7,601 (2533.7x) | S$7,601 (2533.7x) | S$119 (39.7x) | S$109 (36.3x) | S$49 (16.3x) | S$41 (13.7x) |
| Swoobat [Reverse Holo] #69 | Pokemon Evolving Skies | S$1 | S$3,709 (3709.0x) | S$4,821 (4821.0x) | S$2,225 (2225.0x) | S$2,225 (2225.0x) | S$15 (15.0x) | S$14 (14.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Aron #44 | Pokemon Crystal Guardians | S$2 | S$7,417 (3708.5x) | S$9,643 (4821.5x) | S$4,450 (2225.0x) | S$4,450 (2225.0x) | S$38 (19.0x) | S$34 (17.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Ash Greninja EX [TV Tokyo Lottery] #218/XY-P | Pokemon Japanese Promo | S$10 | S$26,315 (2631.5x) | S$34,209 (3420.9x) | S$15,790 (1579.0x) | S$15,790 (1579.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Shiftry [Reverse Holo] #97 | Pokemon Evolving Skies | S$1 | S$2,596 (2596.0x) | S$3,375 (3375.0x) | S$784 (784.0x) | S$1,558 (1558.0x) | S$15 (15.0x) | S$14 (14.0x) | S$7 (7.0x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Snom #29 | Pokemon Shining Fates | S$1 | S$2,225 (2225.0x) | S$2,893 (2893.0x) | S$1,335 (1335.0x) | S$1,335 (1335.0x) | S$37 (37.0x) | S$32 (32.0x) | S$15 (15.0x) | S$12 (12.0x) |
SGD $30–$50 — Best Pokemon Cards to Grade {#sgd-30-50}
Top pick: Empoleon LV.X #120 (Pokemon Diamond & Pearl) at S$30 raw → S$33,476 PSA 10 (1115.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 607.5x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empoleon LV.X #120 | Pokemon Diamond & Pearl | S$30 | S$33,476 (1115.9x) | S$43,518 (1450.6x) | S$20,085 (669.5x) | S$20,085 (669.5x) | S$1,159 (38.6x) | S$1,053 (35.1x) | S$355 (11.8x) | S$180 (6.0x) |
| Infernape LV.X #DP10 | Pokemon Promo | S$49 | S$52,215 (1065.6x) | S$67,879 (1385.3x) | S$31,329 (639.4x) | S$31,329 (639.4x) | S$3,081 (62.9x) | S$2,801 (57.2x) | S$313 (6.4x) | S$213 (4.3x) |
| Heracross #6 | Pokemon Neo Genesis | S$34 | S$31,894 (938.1x) | S$41,462 (1219.5x) | S$19,136 (562.8x) | S$19,136 (562.8x) | S$475 (14.0x) | S$319 (9.4x) | S$98 (2.9x) | S$74 (2.2x) |
| Togepi [Corocoro Comics] | Pokemon Japanese Promo | S$30 | S$21,362 (712.1x) | S$27,771 (925.7x) | S$12,817 (427.2x) | S$12,817 (427.2x) | S$1,200 (40.0x) | S$471 (15.7x) | S$276 (9.2x) | S$65 (2.2x) |
| Ash-Greninja EX #XY133 | Pokemon Promo | S$34 | S$14,531 (427.4x) | S$18,889 (555.6x) | S$8,719 (256.4x) | S$8,719 (256.4x) | S$1,616 (47.5x) | S$1,469 (43.2x) | S$365 (10.7x) | S$241 (7.1x) |
| Chansey #3 | Pokemon Base Set | S$35 | S$13,351 (381.5x) | S$17,357 (495.9x) | S$1,345 (38.4x) | S$8,011 (228.9x) | S$522 (14.9x) | S$475 (13.6x) | S$145 (4.1x) | S$72 (2.1x) |
| Magmortar LV. X #123 | Pokemon Mysterious Treasures | S$41 | S$15,206 (370.9x) | S$19,768 (482.1x) | S$9,124 (222.5x) | S$9,124 (222.5x) | S$258 (6.3x) | S$234 (5.7x) | S$178 (4.3x) | S$144 (3.5x) |
| Umbreon #64 | Pokemon Plasma Freeze | S$49 | S$17,431 (355.7x) | S$22,660 (462.4x) | S$1,874 (38.2x) | S$10,459 (213.4x) | S$1,038 (21.2x) | S$600 (12.2x) | S$259 (5.3x) | S$126 (2.6x) |
| Arceus LV.X #DP56 | Pokemon Promo | S$41 | S$14,585 (355.7x) | S$18,961 (462.5x) | S$8,751 (213.4x) | S$8,751 (213.4x) | S$998 (24.3x) | S$908 (22.1x) | S$252 (6.1x) | S$115 (2.8x) |
| Mewtwo #XY101 | Pokemon Promo | S$32 | S$11,275 (352.3x) | S$14,657 (458.0x) | S$6,765 (211.4x) | S$6,765 (211.4x) | S$852 (26.6x) | S$774 (24.2x) | S$201 (6.3x) | S$83 (2.6x) |
SGD $50–$100 — Best Pokemon Cards to Grade {#sgd-50-100}
Top pick: Skarmory #27 (Pokemon Expedition) at S$98 raw → S$106,129 PSA 10 (1082.9x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 664.6x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skarmory #27 | Pokemon Expedition | S$98 | S$106,129 (1082.9x) | S$137,968 (1407.8x) | S$63,678 (649.8x) | S$63,678 (649.8x) | S$695 (7.1x) | S$632 (6.4x) | S$317 (3.2x) | S$209 (2.1x) |
| Clefairy [No Rarity] #35 | Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack | S$83 | S$81,270 (979.2x) | S$105,651 (1272.9x) | S$48,762 (587.5x) | S$48,762 (587.5x) | S$5,872 (70.7x) | S$5,338 (64.3x) | S$2,245 (27.0x) | S$418 (5.0x) |
| Giovanni's Scheme #277/XY-P | Pokemon Japanese Promo | S$50 | S$37,152 (743.0x) | S$48,298 (966.0x) | S$22,291 (445.8x) | S$22,291 (445.8x) | S$20,692 (413.8x) | S$18,050 (361.0x) | S$16,409 (328.2x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Rayquaza EX #XY69 | Pokemon Promo | S$59 | S$42,657 (723.0x) | S$55,453 (939.9x) | S$25,593 (433.8x) | S$25,593 (433.8x) | S$1,322 (22.4x) | S$1,202 (20.4x) | S$1,092 (18.5x) | S$248 (4.2x) |
| Magikarp & Wailord GX #SM166 | Pokemon Promo | S$82 | S$55,201 (673.2x) | S$71,761 (875.1x) | S$33,121 (403.9x) | S$33,121 (403.9x) | S$3,296 (40.2x) | S$2,996 (36.5x) | S$397 (4.8x) | S$298 (3.6x) |
| Darkrai LV.X #DP19 | Pokemon Promo | S$60 | S$38,562 (642.7x) | S$50,130 (835.5x) | S$23,137 (385.6x) | S$23,137 (385.6x) | S$920 (15.3x) | S$836 (13.9x) | S$624 (10.4x) | S$349 (5.8x) |
| Black Kyurem #XY80 | Pokemon Promo | S$50 | S$24,882 (497.6x) | S$32,346 (646.9x) | S$14,928 (298.6x) | S$14,928 (298.6x) | S$485 (9.7x) | S$442 (8.8x) | S$129 (2.6x) | S$62 (1.2x) |
| Colress #135 | Pokemon Plasma Storm | S$81 | S$37,088 (457.9x) | S$48,214 (595.2x) | S$22,252 (274.7x) | S$22,252 (274.7x) | S$318 (3.9x) | S$289 (3.6x) | S$148 (1.8x) | S$64 (0.8x) |
| Mewtwo [CoroCoro Glossy] #150 | Pokemon Japanese Promo | S$73 | S$30,960 (424.1x) | S$40,248 (551.3x) | S$18,576 (254.5x) | S$18,576 (254.5x) | S$11,912 (163.2x) | S$10,828 (148.3x) | S$3,660 (50.1x) | S$1,915 (26.2x) |
| Arceus LV. X #94 | Pokemon Arceus | S$70 | S$29,568 (422.4x) | S$38,439 (549.1x) | S$17,741 (253.4x) | S$17,741 (253.4x) | S$810 (11.6x) | S$704 (10.1x) | S$382 (5.5x) | S$148 (2.1x) |
SGD $100–$300 — Best Pokemon Cards to Grade {#sgd-100-300}
Top pick: Flying Pikachu #113 (Pokemon Rising Rivals) at S$144 raw → S$178,020 PSA 10 (1236.2x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 474.4x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Pikachu #113 | Pokemon Rising Rivals | S$144 | S$178,020 (1236.2x) | S$231,426 (1607.1x) | S$106,812 (741.8x) | S$106,812 (741.8x) | S$1,234 (8.6x) | S$1,129 (7.8x) | S$890 (6.2x) | S$362 (2.5x) |
| Lugia #66/L-P | Pokemon Japanese Promo | S$135 | S$108,875 (806.5x) | S$141,538 (1048.4x) | S$65,326 (483.9x) | S$65,326 (483.9x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | S$12,868 (95.3x) | N/A (N/A) |
| Mew #40 | Pokemon Promo | S$103 | S$59,222 (575.0x) | S$76,988 (747.5x) | S$35,533 (345.0x) | S$35,533 (345.0x) | S$3,063 (29.7x) | S$2,785 (27.0x) | S$775 (7.5x) | S$476 (4.6x) |
| Slowking [1st Edition] #14 | Pokemon Neo Genesis | S$252 | S$104,208 (413.5x) | S$135,470 (537.6x) | S$62,525 (248.1x) | S$62,525 (248.1x) | S$4,313 (17.1x) | S$2,225 (8.8x) | S$757 (3.0x) | S$391 (1.6x) |
| Dark Dragonite [Holo] #15 | Pokemon Team Rocket Returns | S$106 | S$35,062 (330.8x) | S$45,581 (430.0x) | S$2,720 (25.7x) | S$21,038 (198.5x) | S$2,224 (21.0x) | S$1,343 (12.7x) | S$860 (8.1x) | S$448 (4.2x) |
| Squirtle [No Number] | Pokemon Japanese Topsun | S$132 | S$43,344 (328.4x) | S$56,347 (426.9x) | S$7,353 (55.7x) | S$26,006 (197.0x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Heracross [1st Edition] #6 | Pokemon Neo Genesis | S$125 | S$37,945 (303.6x) | S$49,329 (394.6x) | S$2,782 (22.3x) | S$3,087 (24.7x) | S$1,679 (13.4x) | S$890 (7.1x) | S$365 (2.9x) | S$197 (1.6x) |
| Ampharos #2 | Pokemon Expedition | S$170 | S$44,505 (261.8x) | S$57,856 (340.3x) | S$26,703 (157.1x) | S$26,703 (157.1x) | S$2,327 (13.7x) | S$834 (4.9x) | S$515 (3.0x) | S$220 (1.3x) |
| Charmander [Blue Back] #4 | Pokemon Japanese Topsun | S$121 | S$30,358 (250.9x) | S$39,465 (326.2x) | S$18,215 (150.5x) | S$18,215 (150.5x) | S$511 (4.2x) | S$464 (3.8x) | S$189 (1.6x) | S$160 (1.3x) |
| Poliwrath #24 | Pokemon Expedition | S$145 | S$34,362 (237.0x) | S$44,670 (308.1x) | S$20,618 (142.2x) | S$20,618 (142.2x) | S$1,442 (9.9x) | S$1,274 (8.8x) | S$501 (3.5x) | S$268 (1.8x) |
SGD $300–$500 — Best Pokemon Cards to Grade {#sgd-300-500}
Top pick: Blastoise [No Rarity] #9 (Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack) at S$356 raw → S$294,120 PSA 10 (826.2x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 199.3x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blastoise [No Rarity] #9 | Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack | S$356 | S$294,120 (826.2x) | S$382,356 (1074.0x) | S$176,472 (495.7x) | S$176,472 (495.7x) | S$33,630 (94.5x) | S$30,573 (85.9x) | S$8,111 (22.8x) | S$2,963 (8.3x) |
| Mew #1 | Pokemon Southern Islands | S$454 | S$126,099 (277.8x) | S$163,928 (361.1x) | S$75,660 (166.7x) | S$75,660 (166.7x) | S$5,452 (12.0x) | S$4,376 (9.6x) | S$2,207 (4.9x) | S$1,094 (2.4x) |
| Snorlax [1st Edition] #11 | Pokemon Jungle | S$337 | S$50,814 (150.8x) | S$66,059 (196.0x) | S$7,237 (21.5x) | S$30,489 (90.5x) | S$4,284 (12.7x) | S$3,894 (11.6x) | S$1,303 (3.9x) | S$846 (2.5x) |
| Celebi EX #117 | Pokemon Unseen Forces | S$460 | S$62,385 (135.6x) | S$81,100 (176.3x) | S$3,164 (6.9x) | S$37,432 (81.4x) | S$7,159 (15.6x) | S$4,403 (9.6x) | S$2,745 (6.0x) | S$1,984 (4.3x) |
| Gyarados [Reverse Holo] #12 | Pokemon Legendary Collection | S$441 | S$58,152 (131.9x) | S$75,598 (171.4x) | S$3,038 (6.9x) | S$34,892 (79.1x) | S$3,305 (7.5x) | S$3,004 (6.8x) | S$1,668 (3.8x) | S$1,074 (2.4x) |
| Mew EX #120 | Pokemon Dragons Exalted | S$313 | S$32,978 (105.4x) | S$42,872 (137.0x) | S$19,787 (63.2x) | S$19,787 (63.2x) | S$3,814 (12.2x) | S$3,468 (11.1x) | S$1,335 (4.3x) | S$757 (2.4x) |
| Milotic EX #96 | Pokemon Emerald | S$488 | S$46,201 (94.7x) | S$60,062 (123.1x) | S$3,745 (7.7x) | S$27,721 (56.8x) | S$2,003 (4.1x) | S$1,831 (3.8x) | S$1,172 (2.4x) | S$764 (1.6x) |
| Blastoise [Shadowless] #2 | Pokemon Base Set | S$318 | S$30,041 (94.5x) | S$39,053 (122.8x) | S$7,468 (23.5x) | S$18,025 (56.7x) | S$12,103 (38.1x) | S$3,913 (12.3x) | S$1,595 (5.0x) | S$935 (2.9x) |
| Dark Espeon [1st Edition] #4 | Pokemon Neo Destiny | S$453 | S$41,175 (90.9x) | S$53,528 (118.2x) | S$4,747 (10.5x) | S$24,705 (54.5x) | S$4,542 (10.0x) | S$4,129 (9.1x) | S$1,936 (4.3x) | S$987 (2.2x) |
| Pichu [1st Edition] #12 | Pokemon Neo Genesis | S$461 | S$39,412 (85.5x) | S$51,236 (111.1x) | S$5,489 (11.9x) | S$23,647 (51.3x) | S$3,519 (7.6x) | S$2,046 (4.4x) | S$909 (2.0x) | S$548 (1.2x) |
SGD $500–$800 — Best Pokemon Cards to Grade {#sgd-500-800}
Top pick: Chansey [1st Edition] #3 (Pokemon Base Set) at S$567 raw → S$152,059 PSA 10 (268.2x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 90.7x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chansey [1st Edition] #3 | Pokemon Base Set | S$567 | S$152,059 (268.2x) | S$197,676 (348.6x) | S$8,645 (15.2x) | S$91,235 (160.9x) | S$6,254 (11.0x) | S$5,475 (9.7x) | S$2,077 (3.7x) | S$1,202 (2.1x) |
| Umbreon EX #112 | Pokemon Unseen Forces | S$797 | S$74,174 (93.1x) | S$96,426 (121.0x) | S$7,063 (8.9x) | S$44,504 (55.8x) | S$6,226 (7.8x) | S$5,660 (7.1x) | S$3,865 (4.8x) | S$2,120 (2.7x) |
| Suicune [1st Edition] #14 | Pokemon Neo Revelation | S$703 | S$51,915 (73.8x) | S$67,490 (96.0x) | S$3,505 (5.0x) | S$31,149 (44.3x) | S$2,465 (3.5x) | S$1,493 (2.1x) | S$1,224 (1.7x) | S$913 (1.3x) |
| Dark Blastoise [Reverse Holo] #4 | Pokemon Legendary Collection | S$580 | S$42,278 (72.9x) | S$54,962 (94.8x) | S$7,058 (12.2x) | S$25,366 (43.7x) | S$5,513 (9.5x) | S$5,044 (8.7x) | S$2,711 (4.7x) | S$1,859 (3.2x) |
| Alakazam [No Rarity] #65 | Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack | S$588 | S$41,596 (70.7x) | S$54,075 (92.0x) | S$24,957 (42.4x) | S$24,957 (42.4x) | S$7,663 (13.0x) | S$6,966 (11.8x) | S$2,744 (4.7x) | S$1,387 (2.4x) |
| Houndoom [1st Edition] #8 | Pokemon Neo Revelation | S$585 | S$39,820 (68.1x) | S$51,767 (88.5x) | S$3,025 (5.2x) | S$23,892 (40.8x) | S$3,814 (6.5x) | S$3,467 (5.9x) | S$1,506 (2.6x) | S$885 (1.5x) |
| Charizard Prism [Red] #6 | Pokemon Japanese 1996 Carddass | S$711 | S$47,039 (66.2x) | S$61,151 (86.0x) | S$6,704 (9.4x) | S$28,223 (39.7x) | S$5,108 (7.2x) | S$4,644 (6.5x) | S$1,786 (2.5x) | S$1,184 (1.7x) |
| Raichu [No Rarity] #25 | Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack | S$596 | S$39,186 (65.7x) | S$50,942 (85.5x) | S$61,920 (103.9x) | S$23,511 (39.4x) | S$13,382 (22.5x) | S$12,165 (20.4x) | S$3,936 (6.6x) | S$1,695 (2.8x) |
| Gengar LV. X #97 | Pokemon Arceus | S$620 | S$40,091 (64.7x) | S$52,118 (84.1x) | S$24,055 (38.8x) | S$24,055 (38.8x) | S$3,629 (5.9x) | S$3,299 (5.3x) | S$1,840 (3.0x) | S$945 (1.5x) |
| Dark Dragonite [Error] #5 | Pokemon Team Rocket | S$710 | S$45,395 (63.9x) | S$59,014 (83.1x) | S$27,237 (38.4x) | S$27,237 (38.4x) | S$2,448 (3.4x) | S$1,997 (2.8x) | S$792 (1.1x) | S$606 (0.9x) |
SGD $800–$1,000 — Best Pokemon Cards to Grade {#sgd-800-1000}
Top pick: Mew #19 (Pokemon Expedition) at S$959 raw → S$255,213 PSA 10 (266.1x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 87.4x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mew #19 | Pokemon Expedition | S$959 | S$255,213 (266.1x) | S$331,777 (346.0x) | S$153,128 (159.7x) | S$153,128 (159.7x) | S$7,018 (7.3x) | S$6,381 (6.7x) | S$3,946 (4.1x) | S$2,154 (2.2x) |
| Mewtwo [Reverse Holo] #29 | Pokemon Legendary Collection | S$935 | S$106,960 (114.4x) | S$139,048 (148.7x) | S$8,751 (9.4x) | S$64,176 (68.6x) | S$7,416 (7.9x) | S$6,481 (6.9x) | S$3,943 (4.2x) | S$2,299 (2.5x) |
| Charizard #136 | Pokemon Plasma Storm | S$902 | S$98,801 (109.5x) | S$128,441 (142.4x) | S$59,281 (65.7x) | S$59,281 (65.7x) | S$5,593 (6.2x) | S$5,085 (5.6x) | S$2,317 (2.6x) | S$1,562 (1.7x) |
| Snorlax [Reverse Holo] #64 | Pokemon Legendary Collection | S$946 | S$77,407 (81.8x) | S$100,629 (106.4x) | S$12,936 (13.7x) | S$46,444 (49.1x) | S$16,361 (17.3x) | S$8,117 (8.6x) | S$3,262 (3.4x) | S$1,967 (2.1x) |
| Charizard [Blue Back Unnumbered] | Pokemon Japanese Topsun | S$927 | S$69,970 (75.5x) | S$90,960 (98.1x) | S$41,982 (45.3x) | S$41,982 (45.3x) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) | S$1,196 (1.3x) | S$957 (1.0x) |
| Gyarados [No Rarity] #130 | Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack | S$904 | S$48,661 (53.8x) | S$63,259 (70.0x) | S$6,742 (7.5x) | S$29,197 (32.3x) | S$10,728 (11.9x) | S$9,752 (10.8x) | S$3,040 (3.4x) | S$1,533 (1.7x) |
| Charizard EX #105 | Pokemon Fire Red & Leaf Green | S$906 | S$41,835 (46.2x) | S$54,385 (60.0x) | S$11,465 (12.7x) | S$25,101 (27.7x) | S$14,035 (15.5x) | S$7,098 (7.8x) | S$4,228 (4.7x) | S$3,133 (3.5x) |
| Mudkip #4 | Pokemon 2004 Poke Card Creator | S$837 | S$37,236 (44.5x) | S$48,407 (57.8x) | S$22,342 (26.7x) | S$22,342 (26.7x) | S$9,253 (11.1x) | S$5,028 (6.0x) | S$3,612 (4.3x) | S$3,097 (3.7x) |
| Charizard [1999-2000] #4 | Pokemon Base Set | S$838 | S$37,238 (44.4x) | S$48,410 (57.8x) | S$6,314 (7.5x) | S$22,343 (26.7x) | S$9,110 (10.9x) | S$8,282 (9.9x) | S$2,471 (2.9x) | S$2,099 (2.5x) |
| Gengar EX #108 | Pokemon Fire Red & Leaf Green | S$992 | S$37,236 (37.5x) | S$48,407 (48.8x) | S$10,570 (10.7x) | S$22,342 (22.5x) | S$11,959 (12.1x) | S$6,735 (6.8x) | S$4,057 (4.1x) | S$3,282 (3.3x) |
SGD $1,000–$2,000 — Best Pokemon Cards to Grade {#sgd-1000-2000}
Top pick: Latias [Gold Star] #105 (Pokemon Deoxys) at S$1,489 raw → S$556,312 PSA 10 (373.6x). Average PSA 10 return across the top 10 cards in this tier: 124.9x.| Card | Set | Raw Price | PSA 10 | BGS 10 | CGC 10 | SGC 10 | BGS 9.5 | PSA/BGS 9 | PSA/BGS 8–8.5 | PSA/BGS 7–7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latias [Gold Star] #105 | Pokemon Deoxys | S$1,489 | S$556,312 (373.6x) | S$723,206 (485.7x) | S$41,366 (27.8x) | S$333,788 (224.2x) | S$25,311 (17.0x) | S$23,011 (15.5x) | S$12,424 (8.3x) | S$9,257 (6.2x) |
| Pikachu [Reverse Holo] #86 | Pokemon Legendary Collection | S$1,328 | S$347,139 (261.4x) | S$451,281 (339.8x) | S$208,283 (156.8x) | S$208,283 (156.8x) | S$39,729 (29.9x) | S$8,393 (6.3x) | S$5,689 (4.3x) | S$3,411 (2.6x) |
| Gengar [Reverse Holo] #11 | Pokemon Legendary Collection | S$1,810 | S$308,091 (170.2x) | S$400,518 (221.3x) | S$184,854 (102.1x) | S$184,854 (102.1x) | S$49,330 (27.3x) | S$9,494 (5.2x) | S$7,440 (4.1x) | S$4,080 (2.3x) |
| Alakazam [Masaki Promo] #65 | Pokemon Japanese Vending | S$1,470 | S$135,779 (92.4x) | S$176,512 (120.1x) | S$81,467 (55.4x) | S$81,467 (55.4x) | S$8,949 (6.1x) | S$8,135 (5.5x) | S$3,560 (2.4x) | S$2,322 (1.6x) |
| Mewtwo [1st Edition] #10 | Pokemon Base Set | S$1,245 | S$80,212 (64.4x) | S$104,275 (83.8x) | S$11,966 (9.6x) | S$48,128 (38.7x) | S$10,225 (8.2x) | S$9,481 (7.6x) | S$5,044 (4.1x) | S$3,560 (2.9x) |
| Shining Mewtwo #150 | Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light | S$1,437 | S$92,473 (64.4x) | S$120,215 (83.7x) | S$8,088 (5.6x) | S$55,483 (38.6x) | S$11,610 (8.1x) | S$10,122 (7.0x) | S$5,940 (4.1x) | S$2,652 (1.8x) |
| Rocket's Snorlax EX #104 | Pokemon Team Rocket Returns | S$1,150 | S$73,721 (64.1x) | S$95,839 (83.3x) | S$5,341 (4.6x) | S$44,234 (38.5x) | S$14,464 (12.6x) | S$5,601 (4.9x) | S$4,078 (3.5x) | S$2,614 (2.3x) |
| Blastoise [1st Edition] #2 | Pokemon Base Set | S$1,826 | S$109,497 (60.0x) | S$142,346 (78.0x) | S$10,666 (5.8x) | S$65,698 (36.0x) | S$15,389 (8.4x) | S$14,032 (7.7x) | S$6,470 (3.5x) | S$5,318 (2.9x) |
| Pikachu [CoroCoro] #25 | Pokemon Japanese Promo | S$1,837 | S$100,154 (54.5x) | S$130,199 (70.9x) | S$60,092 (32.7x) | S$60,092 (32.7x) | S$94,971 (51.7x) | S$86,338 (47.0x) | S$78,489 (42.7x) | S$25,198 (13.7x) |
| Shining Mew [CoroCoro] #151 | Pokemon Japanese Promo | S$1,471 | S$65,016 (44.2x) | S$84,521 (57.5x) | S$12,113 (8.2x) | S$39,010 (26.5x) | S$14,917 (10.1x) | S$8,613 (5.9x) | S$4,675 (3.2x) | S$3,064 (2.1x) |
How to Pick the Right Card to Grade
1. Use the 5x Rule
A PSA 10 multiple of 5x or higher is the minimum you want after accounting for grading fees, platform commission (~10%), and grade risk. At 3x you're likely breaking even at best.2. Check Graded Liquidity
A massive multiple means nothing if the graded card has no buyers. Prioritise cards from sets with active secondary markets in Singapore: Base Set, Neo Genesis, Neo Revelation, EX series, Diamond & Pearl promos, and Japanese promos all have liquid PSA slab demand locally.3. Understand Grade Risk by Era
| Era | Typical raw → PSA 10 rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vintage (pre-2000) | 5–15% | Centering and print defects are common |
| Early modern (2000–2010) | 10–25% | DP/Platinum era has high PSA 10 pop |
| Modern (Sword & Shield onwards) | 30–60%+ | Factory fresh packs grade well |
4. BGS vs PSA vs CGC vs SGC in Singapore
- PSA has the most liquid secondary market in SG. Slabs resell fastest.- BGS 10 (Pristine) commands a significant premium over PSA 10 for vintage cards, but pop counts are low.
- CGC and SGC are cheaper to grade and increasingly accepted, especially for modern sets. Prices run roughly 70–80% of PSA equivalents.
5. SGD Grading Fee Estimates (2026)
| Service | Tier | Estimated total cost (SGD, incl. shipping) |
|---|---|---|
| PSA | Economy (45-day) | ~S$55–75 |
| PSA | Express (10-day) | ~S$100–130 |
| BGS | Standard | ~S$70–100 |
| CGC | Economy | ~S$45–65 |
| SGC | Standard | ~S$45–65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grading company is best for Pokemon cards in Singapore?PSA is the most widely traded in Singapore with the deepest buyer pool. BGS 10 Pristine slabs command the highest absolute prices but are harder to sell quickly. CGC and SGC are cost-effective options for budget submissions.
What PSA 10 multiple do I need to break even?
Assuming S$70 in grading fees, a 10% selling fee, and a 50% PSA 10 success rate on a raw card: you need the raw card to cost less than ~40% of the expected PSA 10 value to break even in expectation. A 3x multiple breaks even; 5x+ is profit territory.
What's the best Pokemon card to grade under SGD $50?
Based on August 2026 data, Empoleon LV.X #120 (Pokemon Diamond & Pearl) at S$30 raw has the highest PSA 10 multiple in the $30–$50 tier at 1115.9x.
Are Japanese Pokemon cards worth grading?
Yes — Japanese promos and 1st edition vintage cards often have exceptionally high PSA 10 multiples due to low PSA 10 pop counts. However, buyer demand for JP slabs in Singapore is narrower than for English cards. Know your exit strategy.
How do I check current Singapore prices before grading?
Use tcgTalk's Price Comparison for live SGD prices across all grading conditions updated daily.
Prices sourced from PriceCharting with SGD conversion. Data as of August 15, 2026. Market prices change daily — always verify current prices before making grading decisions.
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