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Buy Pokémon PSA Graded Cards

Here you'll find Pokémon cards that have been examined and graded by PSA and sealed in a slab. Every card is a one-off with its own certification number, and the photo in the shop shows exactly the slab you'll get.

The range spans vintage cards from the Base Set and the Neo era, through EX and Gold Star cards, to modern Full Arts and Japanese promos, graded from PSA 1 to PSA 10. Use the filters to narrow down by set, Pokémon, language and grade – the PSA grade is in the Condition filter. From CHF 149.-, shipping within Switzerland is free.

How to find the right PSA card

Decide on a grade

The PSA grade describes the condition from 1 to 10. There are often big price differences between neighbouring grades, so it's worth deciding in advance which condition really matters to you.

Read the label

The label shows the year, set, card number, Pokémon, grade and certification number. This also tells you whether the language and edition are right, for example whether it's a 1st Edition.

Check the certificate

Every certification number can be looked up in PSA's online verification tool. There you see the card and grade exactly as PSA recorded them, and can compare both with the photo in the shop.

What a PSA Graded Card is

PSA stands for Professional Sports Authenticator, a US grading company that has been examining trading cards since 1991. During grading, a card is checked for authenticity, its condition is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, and the card is then sealed in a plastic holder known as a slab. A label inside the slab records which card it is and what grade it received.

For you as a buyer, that solves a concrete problem. With an ungraded card, the condition stated relies on the seller's assessment, and even small differences in the edges or surface noticeably change the price. A PSA card, on the other hand, carries an independently assigned grade that anyone can verify. At the same time, the slab protects the card from further wear.

The PSA grades from 1 to 10

PSA assesses centring, corners, edges and surface and sums this up in a single grade. Next to the number on the label is a short label:

PSA 10 GEM MT (Gem Mint): virtually flawless, the highest grade.
PSA 9 MINT: a single minor flaw, otherwise pristine.
PSA 8 NM-MT (Near Mint-Mint): slight traces that only show on close inspection.
PSA 7 NM and PSA 6 EX-MT: visible but minor wear, typical for well-preserved older cards.
PSA 5 EX to PSA 1 PR: noticeable signs of use. Often the affordable way to a certified copy of rare vintage cards.

In between, PSA also awards half grades, such as PSA 7.5. The grade, however, only describes the condition. How sought-after a card is depends on the artwork, set, edition and language.

Why PSA 10 and PSA 9 are so far apart in price

For in-demand cards, the gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10 is often larger than the small difference in condition would suggest. The reason is the rarity of the top grade: of many cards, only a small share of the submitted copies achieve a PSA 10. If you mainly want to own the card itself in very good condition, PSA 9 or PSA 8 often offers a more balanced ratio of condition to price. Which cards have achieved the highest prices so far is covered in the article most expensive Pokémon cards.

What to look out for when buying a PSA card

Label and card: the set, card number, language and edition on the label must match the card in the slab. A 1st Edition is explicitly noted on the label.
Certification number: every number can be checked in PSA's online verification tool.
Condition of the slab: scratches on the holder don't change the grade, but they stand out in a display case. The original photo shows you the holder exactly as it is.
Language and region: the same card appears in English, German and Japanese, often at very different prices. The language and region filters narrow this down.

Which PSA Pokémon cards you'll find here

The focus is on cards where a certified condition is especially worthwhile. These include vintage cards from Base Set, Jungle, Fossil and Team Rocket, cards from the Neo era with their Shining Pokémon, EX and Gold Star cards, as well as modern Full Arts and Japanese promos. Charizard is especially sought-after on the collector market; you'll find more cards of this Pokémon under Charizard cards.

Every PSA card is a one-off. By default, the listing shows only cards available immediately. If you remove the tick next to In stock, you'll also see already sold pieces, handy for gauging prices.

Get your own card graded or buy one already graded?

If you already own a card in good condition, you can have it assessed by PSA yourself. AMAZINGTOYS® is an Official PSA Dealer and handles the submission for you; drop-off happens in person at the Store in Zurich. PSA needs at least 120 and up to 180 working days for this, and you only find out the grade at the end. The process and prices are listed under PSA Grading Switzerland.

When buying an already graded card, on the other hand, you know the grade from the start and have the card without any waiting time. Especially for expensive vintage cards, that's the more predictable route.

PSA Graded Cards from other trading card games

Besides Pokémon, you'll find graded cards from other games here: Yu-Gi-Oh! PSA Graded Cards, One Piece PSA Graded Cards and Magic PSA Graded Cards.

Frequently asked questions about PSA Pokémon cards

What does PSA mean for Pokémon cards?

PSA stands for Professional Sports Authenticator, a grading company from the USA. A PSA card has been checked there for authenticity, given a grade from 1 to 10 and enclosed in a sealed holder. The grade is therefore not based on the seller's assessment, but on an independent inspection that can be looked up via the certificate number.

What is the difference between PSA 9 and PSA 10?

PSA 10 GEM MT stands for a practically flawless card, PSA 9 MINT for a card with a single small flaw. Visually the difference is often barely noticeable, in price it clearly is, because only a small proportion of the cards submitted reach the top grade. If you mainly want to own the card in very good condition, PSA 9 often offers the more balanced ratio of condition and price.

How much do PSA Pokémon cards cost?

That depends on the card, the grade, the edition and the language. In our range, PSA Pokémon cards start at double-digit franc amounts, while sought-after vintage cards in a high grade are in the four- or five-figure range. Prices vary and are shown with every card in the shop. Sorting by price gives you a quick overview.

Is there a price list for PSA Pokémon cards?

There is no fixed price list, because every PSA card is a one-off and prices change with demand. The prices of comparable cards in the same grade are a useful guide. If you untick In stock in the listing, you also see cards that have already been sold. How the value of a card comes about is explained in the article What is my Pokémon card worth.

How can I tell whether a PSA card is genuine?

Every PSA card carries a certificate number on the label. This number can be looked up in PSA's online verification, where the card and the grade appear exactly as PSA recorded them. If those details match the label and the card in the slab, that is the most important indication. Also check that the holder is undamaged and has not been opened.

Do I get exactly the card shown in the photo?

Yes. Every PSA card in the shop is shown with an actual photo of the item, of that particular slab. You receive exactly that card, with exactly that label and that certificate number, not a comparable copy.

Can I have my own Pokémon cards graded with you?

Yes. AMAZINGTOYS® is an Official PSA Dealer and submits your cards to PSA. Cards are handed over in person at the AMAZINGTOYS® Store in Zurich, sending them by post is not possible. PSA needs at least 120 and up to 180 working days for the grading. You will find the process, preparation and prices under PSA Grading Switzerland.

Is it worth investing in PSA Pokémon cards?

We see ourselves as retailers and give no investment recommendation, and no investment, tax or legal advice either. PSA cards are collectible cards and trading cards, not financial products. Their prices fluctuate and depend on demand, print run and grade, past prices are no guarantee for the future. AMAZINGTOYS® sells and buys such cards. Anyone who collects because they like a card makes the safer decision than anyone who bets on an increase in value alone.

Are there also PSA cards for Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece or Magic?

Yes, there are separate categories for that: Yu-Gi-Oh! PSA Graded Cards, One Piece PSA Graded Cards and Magic PSA Graded Cards.

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Original photo for every cardYou see exactly the slab you'll get.
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