Loading...
Loading...
PSA covers the widest mix of major games and remains the resale benchmark. Value is paused; Regular is the lowest active direct tier.
PSA paused Value on June 2, 2026. It remains useful for budgeting a future lower-value submission, but it is not currently orderable.
Regular is PSA's lowest active direct tier. It is the current starting point for cards that need PSA liquidity while Value remains paused.
Express shortens the wait for stronger-value cards and includes Grader Notes on eligible outcomes.
Super Express is designed for valuable cards where market timing justifies a substantial grading fee.
Walk-Through handles five-figure cards on PSA's fastest standard published timeline.
Premium 1 covers cards whose expected post-grade value exceeds the Walk-Through ceiling.
Check PSA's catalog and current service availability for the exact game, set, language, and card format.
A grader that fits one TCG may reject another or produce a less liquid slab.
PSA accepts the broadest mix of major TCG releases and has the deepest buyer recognition. Pokémon leads the market, but PSA slabs are also familiar for Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and non-sports cards.
CGC is deeply associated with collectible games and currently offers $18 Economy service with no Bulk minimum. Pristine 10 sits above Gem Mint 10 for collectors chasing a stricter top designation.
TAG accepts selected modern TCG cards but excludes Yu-Gi-Oh and many materials, sizes, languages, and sets. Its 100-1000 score and DIG reports matter only after exact eligibility is confirmed.
Beckett grades many TCG releases and reports centering, corners, edges, and surface on most current tiers. That breakdown can be more informative than one overall number.
Pokémon: PSA for liquidity or CGC for active lower pricing. Magic: PSA, CGC, or Beckett depending resale versus detail. Yu-Gi-Oh: PSA, CGC, or Beckett because TAG does not accept the smaller format. One Piece and other modern games: verify language and set coverage before choosing.
Foil defects, language limits, card dimensions, minimums, and fast-growing populations can change the outcome.
Print lines, scratches, clouding, roller marks, and pressure dents can hide in reflective TCG finishes.
A company may grade English cards from a game while limiting Japanese, Chinese, promotional, or region-specific releases.
CGC Bulk requires 25 cards and TAG Basic requires 10 when available, changing the effective cost of a small TCG order.
High-value chase cards need secure, insured round-trip shipping outside the advertised grading price.
New TCG sets can accumulate graded copies quickly, reducing the premium for common Gem Mint results.
Before paying a TCG grading fee, know your likely grade in 60 seconds with AI pre-screening. Then confirm company eligibility and submit for physical authentication.
A mixed Pokémon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh batch may not fit one company's rules or one resale strategy.
Use PSA, CGC, TAG, or Beckett only after the card fits both the service and the collecting goal.
TCG grading evaluates authenticity and condition, including centering, corners, edges, surface, print defects, wear, dents, and signs of alteration. The card is then encapsulated with a numerical grade and certification.
PSA is strongest for broad liquidity, CGC is a major TCG-focused alternative, Beckett provides detailed subgrades, and TAG offers granular reports for eligible modern cards. The best choice varies by game and card.
PSA grades a broad range of Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and other gaming cards, subject to its current catalog and card-specific acceptance rules.
No. TAG primarily supports standard 2.5-by-3.5-inch cards, while Yu-Gi-Oh uses a smaller bridge-size format. Use PSA, CGC, or Beckett for eligible Yu-Gi-Oh submissions.
CGC Economy is currently $18, Beckett Base starts at $14.95 without subgrades, and TAG Basic is listed at $22 but sold out. PSA Value is paused, making $79.99 Regular its lowest active direct tier.
Yes. Pre-screening can flag visible centering, corner, edge, and foil-surface issues before submission. It does not replace physical authentication, alteration checks, encapsulation, or the official grade.