The gleam of a PSA 10 Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Mewtwo ex SCR ($60-$90 ungraded, eBay) in its slab is a collector’s dream in 2025. Card grading is surging as Pokémon TCG fans chase pokemon cards with certified value and prestige. With Destined Rivals’s May 30 release fueling a frenzy, grading services like PSA and BGS are busier than ever, protecting cards from wear and boosting their worth, per CardChill’s June 2025 insights.
What’s Driving the Grading Craze?
Destined Rivals’s 240+ cards, per Pokémon.com, include gems like Garchomp ex SCR ($50-$70), pushing collectors to grade for profit, per Pokémon TCG Live stats. A PSA 10 Mewtwo ex can fetch $200+, a 100% markup, per PriceCharting. Reddit’s r/PokemonTCG (June 15, 2025) shares tales of Prismatic Evolutions Umbreon ex SIR ($200-$250 ungraded) hitting $500 graded, per BleedingCool’s June 12, 2025, report. Scalping ($180-$220 Booster Boxes) makes grading a hedge against loss, per IGN’s June 10, 2025, analysis.
Which Cards Should You Grade?
Focus on high-value or sentimental cards—Illustration Rares like Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex ($30-$45) or promos like Wobbuffet ($1-$5), per TCGplayer, gain 50-100% post-grading, per CardChill’s data. Vintage Base Set Charizard ($300-$500 PSA 8) still rules, per TheGamer’s June 5, 2025, guide, but Destined Rivals’s pristine commons ($0.10-$0.50) can hit $10 graded, per r/PKMNTCGDeals. Avoid low-grade cards—PSA 6 or below rarely profits, per Pokémon.com’s June 2025 tips.
How Do You Start Grading Safely?
Submit via PSA ($25-$50/card) or BGS for fast turnaround, per r/PokemonTCG. Double-sleeve cards in UV-protective KMC Perfect Fits ($7-$12) before shipping, per IGN. Check Black Bolt/White Flare’s July 18 Zekrom ex for grading potential, per ScreenRant’s June 8, 2025, preview. Pokémon TCG Pocket’s digital grading hype, per GameRant’s June 10, 2025, update, fuels physical trends. r/PenguinX suggests bulk submissions to cut costs.
Why Grade Now?
Grading locks in value, with 151 PSA 10s up 20% yearly, per PriceCharting. It’s a flex at local leagues, per Pokémon.com events, and preps for Legends: Z-A’s August 2025 Kalos surge, per PokéBeach’s June 2025 FAQ. Slab your treasures with pokemon cards at CardChill’s Trading Cards page!