Cost · Magic · 2026

Magic card grading cost, tier by tier.

MTG grading has the widest cost range of any TCG — from $25 commons up to $10,000 white-glove service for six-figure Alphas. Here's the full 2026 breakdown.

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Reserved List serviceAlpha/Beta tiersAll four services
14,200+
Cards graded
87%
Match within ±0.5
5,600+
Active collectors
$2.4M
PSA fees saved
Pricing by card value

MTG service tiers scale with declared value.

PSA Economy ($25)

For modern Magic under $499 declared value. Modern mythics, Secret Lairs, recent set rares.

PSA Regular ($50)

For Magic under $1,499 declared. Most Reserved List cards, modern alters under $1,000.

PSA Express ($75–$300)

For Magic $1,500–$10,000. Mid-tier Reserved List, Unlimited Power Nine, Italian Legends rares.

PSA Super Express ($300–$10,000+)

For Alpha/Beta Power Nine and other six-figure cards. White-glove handling with full insurance.

Common questions

Questions we hear all the time.

Is Magic card grading worth the cost?
For Reserved List cards and Alpha/Beta in good condition: absolutely yes. The grade premium on a $5,000 Reserved List card can be $2,000+ from PSA 8 to PSA 9.
What's the cheapest way to grade Magic cards?
CGC bulk for modern Magic. PSA Economy for budget Reserved List. SGC Standard cheapest base tier overall.
Should I grade my Alpha Black Lotus?
Almost certainly yes — but only after pre-grading to confirm grade ceiling. A predicted 7 doesn't justify $5,000+ in submission fees. A predicted 9 absolutely does.
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