TCGAI Score
9.5
Gem mint- Centering
- 9.5
- Corners
- 10
- Edges
- 9.5
- Surface
- 9
Sample card from our example set. Estimate, not an official grade.
AI card grading and pre-grading Know the grade before you pay to grade it.
Snap the front and back. TCGAI measures centering, corners, edges and surface, and tells you whether the card is worth a grading fee.
2 free scans a month · No card required · Android
Only 33% of our 3,581 public certificates reach 9.5 or higher. The average is 8.5. Most cards are not worth a grading fee, which is why you check first.
107 graded
in the last 30 days
How AI card grading works: from phone photo to a grade in two minutes
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01 · about 30 seconds
Snap both sides
Out of the sleeve, even light, dark background.
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02 · under 2 minutes
We measure it
Centering in pixels, then every corner, edge and the surface.
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03 · saved instantly
You decide
A TCGAI Score and four sub-grades, kept as a certificate.
What the AI grader looks at on every card
The four things a grader checks, measured the same way on every card.
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Centering L/R · T/B
Front and back ratios measured in pixels, against the published centering limits: 55/45 on the front and 75/25 on the back for a 10.
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Corners 8 tips
Whitening, softness and dings on each of the eight corner tips, judged individually.
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Edges 8 edges
Chipping, roughness and silvering along every edge, before and after.
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Surface 2 faces
Micro-scratches, print lines and holo damage, including defects the eye skips at arm’s length.
What to do with your score
Our guide for each band. The value of the card settles the close calls.
- 9.5 – 10 Gem mint Submit A real shot at the top grade. The fee pays back.
- 9 Mint Consider Send it if a 9 is still worth more than the fee.
- 8 – 8.5 Near mint-mint Hold Often worth as much raw. Keep it or sell it raw.
- Below 8 Near mint or lower Keep raw Grading costs more than it adds.
Which band is your card in? Find out free in about two minutes.
Grade a card freeStop paying to find out a card is an 8
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Time to a result 45 to 90 days Under 2 minutes
Cost per card $25 to $150+ Free tier, then from $6.99/mo
Consistency Depends on the grader Same rules on every card
Screening before you submit No, you pay either way Yes, filter out the 8s and 9s
Where the card stays In their vault for months In your hands
Example
20 cards, $25 fee each
You keep $318.01
7 of 20 is the real share of our public certificates at 9.5+ (33%), plus one month of Scout ($6.99). Your fees and cards will differ.
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What collectors say
“I was about to send a Moonbreon that looked perfect to my eye. The AI caught a micro-dent on the rear surface I completely missed. Saved me $150 in grading fees.”
“I run a card shop and use TCGAI to filter bulk submissions. My top-grade return rate went from 40% to 75% after adding it to our workflow.”
Works with the cards you collect
Standard and Japanese-size cards, raw or already in a slab.
- Pokémon TCG Base Set, Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet, 151, Crown Zenith, vintage WOTC
- Magic: The Gathering Alpha and Beta, Modern Horizons, Commander Masters, Reserved List
- One Piece Romance Dawn, Paramount War, Pillars of Strength, Manga Rares
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Legend of Blue Eyes, Dark Magician, 25th Anniversary
- Dragon Ball Super Fusion World, Masters, God Rares
- Disney Lorcana The First Chapter, Floodborn, Enchanted Rares
- Sports cards Topps, Panini Prizm, Bowman Chrome: MLB, NBA, NFL and soccer
Cheaper than one bad submission
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Pay by card on the web or through Google Play in the app. Cancel any time. Prices in US dollars.
Questions collectors ask
The TCGAI Score is an AI estimate, not an official grade. We are not affiliated with any grading company.
Grade a card freeHow accurate is the AI at producing the TCGAI Score?
Our computer vision analyses the four key sub-grades: centering, corners, edges and surface. Centering is measured from the borders and defects are scored by published rules (see our methodology), which is what lets you filter out cards that will not reach gem mint before paying a submission fee. Every result comes with a confidence range. The TCGAI Score is an AI estimate, not an official grade, and third-party grades may differ.
Which cards and games do you support?
Sports cards (NBA, NFL, MLB, soccer: Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Bowman) and trading card games (Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, Weiss Schwarz, Digimon, Riftbound and other TCGs; games without a catalog of their own are identified by web search). Standard-size cards (2.5 × 3.5 inch), Yu-Gi-Oh! and other Japanese-size cards (59 × 86 mm) and vintage sizes such as 1933 Goudey, 1953-55 Bowman, T206 and tall boys are measured at their own proportions.
How do I take the best photo for grading?
Take the card out of the sleeve, because glare confuses edge detection. Use a dark background, keep the lighting even, centre the card in the frame and upload both the front and the back.
Why use AI before sending a card to a grading service?
Third-party grading costs between $20 and $150 per card. If you submit hoping for a 10 and get a 7, you lose the fee and the postage. Pre-grading is a filter: you only pay for the cards that have a real chance at a top grade.
How long does it take?
Under two minutes per card, against 45 to 90 days for an economy submission. That is fast enough to decide on a purchase or a sale while you are still at the table.
What kind of defects can it detect?
Surface: micro-scratches, print lines and stains. Corners: whitening and soft tips. Centering: exact ratios such as 60/40 or 50/50. Edges: chipping and roughness.
Can I scan cards that are already in a slab?
Yes. Many collectors scan their 8s and 9s. If the estimate comes back higher than the slab, regrading may be worth the fee and the wait.
Is my data private?
Photos are processed on our server and by the AI provider that runs the analysis, only to produce your result. They are never sold. You can keep a certificate private or make it public. Details in our privacy policy.
Why trust a model over a human grader?
A human grader is consistent most of the time. A model applies the same thresholds to every card, every time, and shows you the sub-scores behind the number so you can see where the card lost points.
Is there a free tier?
Yes. Every account gets two scans a month, no card required. It is enough to test the accuracy on your own collection before subscribing.
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