The Worth to Invest your Pokémon card for Grading

Collectors looking to protect their collection benefit from understanding Pokémon that are worth grading. Card era, artwork, rarity, and condition all play a role in long-term value and collector demand.

At TGA Grading, collectors often submit alternate art cards from Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet, Wizards holos, EX-era ex cards, and rare Promo cards.

Visual appeal also matters. Cards like Pikachu Van Gogh Promo or Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies, and artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita such as Base Set Charizard, are popular for display and protection.

By grading cards that stand out in artwork, rarity, and condition, collectors can protect their favorites and increase their long-term value. Slabbing your top Pokémon cards also makes them perfect for display or resale.

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Why Grade With TGA Grading?

TGA Grading offers trusted authentication, accurate grading, and secure preservation for your collectibles. With clear standards and quick turnarounds, it boosts buyer confidence and value—ideal for collectors who demand quality and reliability.

Grading Transparency

Not only do you get all 4 subgrades on each slab, but there is also a grading scale that is available to all our customers on our website

3 Week Turnaround

We are committed to providing quick turnarounds of your order so that you can enjoy your collection faster!

Certificate Verification

All graded cards get photos and are entered into our database. You can search up any card on our website using the certificate number. This will bring up the information, photo and pop count on the card.

24/7 Customer Support

You never have to worry about where your order is at. We will send you email status updates on where your order is along in the grading process. You can also contact us anytime online through your account.

Grading Our Pokémon Card Packages & Pricing

Explore our Pokémon card grading packages and pricing designed to suit every collector. From casual submissions to high-value cards, TGA offers transparent pricing, expert grading, and fast service you can trust.

Value Price Grading

$14/card

  • 10 card minimum
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Secure shipping and handling
  • Dedicated support
  • Fast turnaround times
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Standard Grading

$17/card

  • No Minimum
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Secure shipping and handling
  • Dedicated support
  • Fast turnaround times
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Express Grading

$30/card

  • No Minimum
  • 5 Business Day Turnaround
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Secure shipping and handling
  • Dedicated support
  • Faster turnaround times
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Same Day Grading

$40/card

  • No Minimum
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Dedicated support
  • Same day turnaround time
  • Date and time arranged after order placed
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Bulk Price Grading

Bulk Pricing

  • Large volume required
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Secure shipping and handling
  • Dedicated support
  • Fast turnaround times
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How Pokémon Cards Are Evaluated

The front of the card is the main focus during grading. We check centering, corners, edges, and surface quality. Scratches, print lines, or dents are reviewed closely.

For Pokémon cards, this is key for alternate arts from Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet, as well as display cards like Pikachu Van Gogh Promo.

The back often shows wear first. We inspect edge whitening, corner wear, and surface marks. Centering is also checked.

This step matters most for Wizards-era holo cards and EX-era ex cards, where age and handling affect condition. A clean back supports higher grades and buyer confidence.



Get Your Pokémon Trading Cards Graded

How It Works

3 easy steps to view your order's progress along the way!

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Step 1: Prepare Your Cards

Complete the online submission form and protect your cards during transit to our facility. Ensure you track your shipment for peace of mind

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Step 2: Grading Process

Receive order status updates on where your order is in the grading and encapsulation process

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Step 3: Pay and Ship

Once your order is complete, login and complete the transaction to have your cards shipped back

FAQs About Pokemon Card Grading

Yes we do! Please contact us to arrange an appointment for dropping off your order, or if you would like to pickup your completed order in person.
Our drop off / pickup address is different than our mailing address
Our drop off / pickup address is:
Unit 9
2320 King George Blvd
Surrey, BC
V4A 5A5

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