Too many Pokémon fans are trying to get their cards graded
PSA, the leading Pokémon card grading service, has announced it will stop accepting submissions for its value tier due to overwhelming demand. The company is currently facing a backlog of nearly 10 million cards, making it difficult to maintain turnaround times for existing orders. Despite significant investments to increase capacity, PSA is unable to keep up with the influx of cards being sent for grading.
- ▪PSA has ceased its value tier services for grading Pokémon cards.
- ▪The company is experiencing a backlog of nearly 10 million cards.
- ▪In May 2026, PSA saw a 20% increase in cards sent for grading.
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