Pokémon card grading
We photograph every card under light from several angles to map its surface. The grade, the four subgrades and every defect behind them go on a public page under the cert number.
From €9.49 per card. See all prices
5 to 7 days
For a Regular grade, counted from the day your cards arrive. Express takes 1 to 2 days. Entry-level tiers elsewhere can take months.
Compare with PSA, PCA and CCCHow the grade is calculated
Each defect we find is logged by type and size, from XXS to XL, and each size takes a fixed number of points off its subgrade. A light scratch costs 1.2 points. A deep one costs 4.5.
The final grade is the lower of two numbers: the weighted average of the subgrades, rounded up to the half point, and the lowest subgrade plus one. A bent corner can't hide behind three perfect scores.
Read the full grading scale- Centering 10% of the grade
- Border ratios measured on the front and the back. 55/45 or better scores 10. Past 65/35, the card is graded without centering and marked OC.
- Surface 30% of the grade
- Read from the photometric scan, which shows scratches and indents even on holo foil. Sixteen defect types, from print lines to water damage.
- Edges 30% of the grade
- Wear, chipping, roughness and factory-rough cuts.
- Corners 30% of the grade
- Whitening, fraying, shape, bends and dents.
Prices
Prices are per card. Processing time starts when your package arrives. Return shipping is paid separately.
| Service | Per card | Subscribers | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | €12.49 | €11.49 | 5 to 7 days |
| Express | €14.49 | €13.49 | 1 to 2 days |
| Regular Bulk 10+ cards | €10.49 | €9.49 | 5 to 7 days |
| Express Bulk 10+ cards | €12.49 | €11.49 | 2 to 3 days |
Check a cert
Buying a graded card? Type the number printed under the grade. If it isn't in our records, the slab didn't come from us.