Pregrading

Professional pre-grading for your Pokémon cards – before they go to the grading company.
With our pre-grading service, you receive an honest, precise, and independent assessment of whether grading by PSA, CGC, or other companies is truly worthwhile. Each card is examined under optimal conditions – using a magnifying glass, microfiber cloth, measuring tools, and strong lighting.

We evaluate all relevant criteria such as centering , surface , edges and corners , and then assign the card to the appropriate grade level . This way, you know in advance which grade is realistically achievable – and can make an informed decision.

Information about pregrading

Information about pregrading
Mint +

Realistic assessment: PSA 10 possible.

The card shows no discernible defects. Perfect centering, flawless surface, razor-sharp edges.
Near Mint +

Realistic assessment: PSA 9–10

Barely visible micro-scratches, very good centering. Minimal wear only noticeable under strong lighting.
Near Mint

Minor surface marks or minimal off-centering may be present. Overall, very good condition.
Near Mint -

Minor wear to corners or edges is possible. Fine lines are visible on the surface.
Excellent +

Realistic assessment: PSA 6–7

Several visible but minor signs of wear. Surface, corners and edges are generally solid, but not flawless.
Excellent

Realistic assessment: PPE 5–6

More noticeable signs of wear. Slight whitening areas or fine creases are possible.
Excellent -

Realistic assessment: PPE 4–5

Several clearly visible signs of wear. Surface and back show noticeable signs of use.
Good +

Realistic assessment: PPE 3–4

Noticeable whitening, visible micro-cracks or pressure marks. The reverse side is often more severely affected.
Good

Realistic assessment: PPE 2–3

Several defects: more pronounced scratches, small creases, or significant edge wear.
Good -

Realistic assessment: PSA 1.5–2

Clear structural wear and tear. Creases more likely. Map remains stable nonetheless.
Light Played

Realistic assessment: PSA 1–2.5

Significant wear is visible: whitening, more pronounced scratches, possibly small creases. Display still good, but clearly played with.
Played

Realistic assessment: PSA 1–1.5

Clearly played condition: heavy scratches, large areas of whitening, multiple creases possible. Back side usually heavily affected.

Retains collector value, but is only relevant for rare cards.
Poor

Realistic assessment: PPE 1 or worse

Severely damaged: deep creases, cracks, water stains, torn areas, markers, discoloration or massive whitening.

Only relevant for extremely rare vintage pieces.

Send in your card now and have it professionally checked.
– realistic, fair and without embellishment.

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