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Upload a photo of any raw Pokémon card — Base Set Charizard, Pikachu Illustrator, Moonbreon, SARs — and get an instant AI grade prediction, sub-scores for centering, corners, edges & surface, plus a raw vs graded value estimate.

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Predicted PSA grade

PSA 9 (Mint)

Centering

Corners

Edges

Surface

Slight edge wear on left side. Centering 55/45 front, 70/30 back. Surface clean under raking light.

Grade the grails collectors actually own

Tap any raw card below to see the kind of AI report PreGradeCards produces before you send it to PSA or CGC.

1999 Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard raw

1st Ed. Shadowless Charizard

Base Set #4 · 1999

Raw ~$6,200

Base Set Charizard

Unlimited #4 · 1999

Raw ~$140

Base Set Blastoise

Holo #2 · 1999

Raw ~$1,100

Pikachu Illustrator

CoroCoro Promo · 1998

Raw ~$180k

Shining Charizard

Neo Destiny #107 · 2002

Raw ~$1,800

Umbreon VMAX Alt Art

Evolving Skies #215 · 2021

Raw ~$1,600

Iono SAR

Clay Burst #096 · 2023

Raw ~$320

How the AI scanner works

Three steps between your raw card and a professional-grade pre-screen.

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1. Snap or scan

Upload one photo or a batch. The AI detects card borders, corners, and edges automatically — no cropping needed.

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2. AI analysis

The model scores centering, corners, edges, and surface using the same standards PSA and CGC graders apply.

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3. Get your report

See a predicted grade range, sub-scores, issue highlights, and a raw vs graded value estimate so you know what to submit.

Everything the grader sees, the AI sees first

PreGradeCards checks the four pillars professionals use — so you only pay for slabs worth grading.

⬌ Centering

Pixel-precise front/back border measurements. PSA 10 needs 55/45 front and 75/25 back.

◆ Corners

Detects whitening, fuzzing, and blunt corners that drop a card from Gem Mint to 8 or 9.

▭ Edges

Finds edge chipping, silvering, and roller marks common on vintage WOTC Pokémon cards.

✨ Surface

Identifies holo scratches, print lines, swirl marks, and factory defects under virtual raking light.

🔍 Card ID

Recognizes set, card number, rarity, language, and foil treatment from a single photo.

💰 Value estimate

Compare raw market value against PSA 10 and PSA 9 sold prices to decide submit, sell, or hold.

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PSA Regular is expensive. AI pre-grading filters your submissions so you only slab the winners.

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Frequently asked questions

How accurate is AI Pokémon card grading?

PreGradeCards matches PSA and CGC grades within one point on 91% of Pokémon cards in our internal benchmark. The AI is trained specifically on Pokémon TCG print characteristics including holo surface, centering, and corner whitening.

What Pokémon cards are worth grading in 2026?

The strongest candidates are vintage Base Set holos like 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard, Pikachu Illustrator, Neo Destiny Shining Charizard, modern alt-art chase cards like Umbreon VMAX, and Japanese Special Art Rares like Iono SAR.

How much does Pokémon card grading cost?

PSA Regular costs $79.99 per card and CGC starts around $15. PreGradeCards AI pre-grading is about $0.19 per card, letting you screen submissions before paying full professional grading fees.

What is the biggest grade killer for Pokémon cards?

Corner whitening on vintage shadowless cards and surface scratches or print lines on holo foils are the most common reasons Pokémon cards fail to reach Gem Mint 10.

Can I grade raw Pokémon cards from a phone photo?

Yes. PreGradeCards works with phone photos or scans. For best results, take the photo in bright, even light with the card flat on a dark background and minimal glare on the holo.

Does this replace PSA or CGC grading?

No. PreGradeCards is a pre-screening tool. The final grade always comes from PSA, CGC, BGS, or another licensed grading company. We help you decide which cards are worth submitting.

Scan your Pokémon cards.Know the grade before PSA or CGC.