Trusted Card Authentication

Professional Card Grading.

Accessible to Every Collector.

Transparent grading standards, secure encapsulation, and expert authentication — for Pokémon, sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, and beyond.

10,000+
Cards Graded
3
Card Types Authenticated
100%
Secure Encapsulation
Transparent
Grading Standards
Grading Tiers

Choose the service level that fits your collection.

Standard
Starting at $15/card
30–45 business days

Ideal for everyday collectors. Thorough inspection and grading with full encapsulation.

Popular
Express
Starting at $30/card
10–15 business days

Faster turnaround for time-sensitive submissions. Same rigorous grading standards.

Premium
Starting at $60/card
3–5 business days

Priority handling for high-value cards. Expedited review and secure return shipping.

The Process

From your hands to a certified slab.

01
01

Submit

Complete our online submission form, package your cards securely, and ship them to our grading facility.

02
02

Inspect

Each card undergoes a thorough multi-point inspection — centering, corners, edges, and surface are evaluated under controlled conditions.

03
03

Grade

Our graders assign a precise numeric grade based on standardized criteria. Every decision is documented and transparent.

04
04

Return

Your graded cards are sealed in tamper-evident slabs and returned with tracked, insured shipping.

What We Grade

Every card. Every format.

Pokémon

Pokémon

From Base Set holos to modern alt arts — we grade the full spectrum of Pokémon TCG.

Sports Cards

Sports Cards

Baseball, basketball, football, and more. Rookies, autos, and vintage alike.

Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering

Power Nine to modern foils — MTG cards graded with the precision they deserve.

Tamper-Evident Slabs
Secure encapsulation on every card
Transparent Standards
Every grade is documented and explained
Insured Return Shipping
Your cards are protected end-to-end
Get Started

Ready to protect and certify your collection?

Join thousands of collectors who trust Adaptive Card Authentication.