The #1 card is one reason, but the others are simple
Three key takeaways: PSA is the top choice for JPN cards 70% market share, highest resale value, and PSA Japan enables domestic submissions from Japan The 2026 costs are manageable At $24.99-$32.99 for Value tiers, the grading fee is a small fraction of the premium on cards worth $75+ JPN cards grade higher Superior card stock and centering give Japanese cards a 60-80% PSA 10 hit rate on pack-fresh cards, compared to 40-60% for English The best way to build a collection of gradeable cards
As I mentioned in the intro, if you are a player who is just planning on buying a single box, I'd use this number as a baseline and expect to get back around $85
Like amber, amethyst has a range of good cards that are relatively cheap and usually have added bonuses for being played and even defeated
It's loaded with reprintsalmost 500
3 individual guidebooks walk players through the rules step-by-step