Grand Archive TCG Identification & AI Grading

History & Market Context

Grand Archive launched in 2022 with a Kickstarter campaign for Dawn of Ashes. The game is designed as an anime TCG but developed by a western team, blending eastern TCG aesthetics with western design sensibilities. It has a smaller but dedicated collector base.

The game uses champion, item, action, ally, and token cards. Classes include warrior, mage, ranger, and more. The chase cards are secret rares and foils, especially those with full-art treatments. Grading is mostly CGC, with PSA gaining ground.

Artists, Sets & Design

Grand Archive art is fully commissioned by Weebs of the Shore, with anime-inspired character designs and high-fantasy backgrounds. Secret rare cards use alternate framing and premium foil. The card backs feature a distinctive crest design.

Card layout includes the champion or card type, class affinity, cost, stats, and abilities. The rarity symbol is at the bottom-left. The game is known for clean design and consistent quality control.

What Our AI Identifies

Upload a photo and PreGradeCards AI will analyze the card for the same four pillars professional graders use:

• Champion, item, action, ally, and token types
• Class affinity and card number
• Common, rare, ultra rare, secret rare
• Foil and rainbow treatments
• First print and standard editions

Grading Deep Dive

Condition factors specific to Grand Archive cards:

• Anime TCG foils often curl out of the pack
• Rainbow foils show fingerprints easily
• Secret rare cards have extra texture to inspect
• Check the class border for edge whitening
• First print cards may have centering variance

Collector Demand by Rarity

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