MTG Card Grading - AI Grades for Magic: The Gathering
From Alpha and Beta power cards to modern foil mythic rares and Commander staples, our AI evaluates your Magic: The Gathering cards and delivers PSA-standard grades with detailed subgrades in seconds.
8K+
MTG Cards Graded
All Sets
Alpha to Present
All Formats
Supported
Foil
Detection
AI Grading Built for Magic: The Gathering
Our AI understands the unique characteristics of MTG cards across 30+ years of printing history and every format
Alpha/Beta/Unlimited Expertise
Accurately grade the most valuable MTG cards from the earliest sets with era-specific analysis accounting for hand-cut edges, variable ink coverage, and vintage card stock.
Foil Card Analysis
Detect foil curling, surface clouding, print lines, and micro-scratches unique to MTG foil cards across different print runs from Urza's Legacy through modern collector boosters.
MTG-Specific Centering
MTG cards are notorious for inconsistent centering across all eras. Our AI provides precise border measurements to predict centering subgrades specific to Magic card dimensions.
Black Border Wear Detection
Identify border whitening, edge chipping, and inking defects that are especially visible and grade-impacting on black-bordered MTG cards from any era.
Surface Quality Scanning
Detect surface defects including print lines, roller marks, ink spots, clouding, and the subtle surface imperfections common across various MTG print facilities.
Commander & Format Staples
Grade your valuable Commander, Legacy, Modern, and Vintage format staples to determine which high-value cards are worth encapsulating for long-term preservation or resale.
Reserved List Card Focus
Extra precision for Reserved List cards where condition dramatically impacts value and replacement copies can never be reprinted, making every grade point matter more.
Batch Collection Grading
Upload your entire MTG collection or trade binder for rapid AI assessment, then sort results by predicted grade, format playability, and estimated value.
Use cases
Who Uses CardMintAI?
Discover how different professionals use CardMintAI
Collectors & Hobbyists
Assess Card Conditions Before Grading
Save time and money by identifying high-value cards to prioritize for grading. Get instant AI grading to determine the potential grade of your cards before submitting them to official grading services.
Resellers & Dealers
Generate Grading Reports for Sales
Boost sales by showcasing AI-backed grading reports alongside your card listings. Provide potential buyers with detailed grading reports, increasing the credibility of your listings.
Marketplace Sellers
Integrate Grading for Product Listings
Increase buyer confidence with consistent, AI-generated grading reports. Integrate AI grading directly into your marketplace listings, allowing buyers to view card conditions instantly.
Grading Pre-Checkers
Evaluate Card Quality Before Submitting
Avoid unnecessary grading fees by assessing card condition early. Use AI to pre-check cards and get a sense of their grading potential before submitting to PSA/BGS.
Investment Groups
Track Grading History and Resale Value
Leverage historical data to identify undervalued cards with high grading potential. Monitor card grading history and predicted resale value to make informed investment decisions.
Developers & Integrators
Build Custom Grading Workflows with the API
Automate grading at scale and embed grading reports in your own platform. Use the CardMintAI API to integrate AI-powered card grading directly into your marketplace, app, or internal tools.
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Flexible Plans for Collectors and Resellers
Start free and upgrade as your collection grows. CardMintAI offers scalable plans for hobbyists and high-volume sellers.
Collector
- 60 gradings/month
- Batch grading (up to 10)
- API access
- Analytics dashboard
- Priority support
Master
- 150 gradings/month
- Everything in Collector
- Batch grading (up to 10)
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
We also offer extra credits packages that never expire and can be used at any time. 1 credit = 1 grading.
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Can I grade Alpha and Beta MTG cards with AI?
Yes. CardMintAI fully supports Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, and all subsequent MTG sets. The AI recognizes the unique printing characteristics of early Magic cards, including hand-cut edges, variable ink coverage, and the distinct card stock used in 1993-1994 print runs.
How does the AI handle foil MTG cards?
Our AI is specifically trained to evaluate foil MTG cards, detecting curling, surface clouding, print lines, and micro-scratches unique to foil printings. It accounts for the different foiling processes used across MTG's printing history from Urza's Legacy onward.
Is MTG card grading different from sports card grading?
While the core attributes are the same, MTG cards have unique considerations like prominent black-border whitening, foil curling, era-specific card stock differences, and unique printing artifacts. Our AI accounts for all these MTG-specific factors in its analysis.
Should I grade my MTG cards before selling?
Pre-grading with CardMintAI helps you set accurate asking prices for raw cards and identify which cards justify the investment in professional PSA or BGS grading. For high-value MTG cards, a PSA 9 or 10 can multiply the selling price compared to raw.
Does CardMintAI work with MTG cards from every set?
Yes, CardMintAI works with MTG cards from every set released, from Alpha in 1993 through the latest Standard and supplemental releases. The AI adapts to the specific printing characteristics and card stock of each era and print facility.
How does centering affect MTG card grades?
Centering is frequently the weakest subgrade on MTG cards due to historically inconsistent printing and cutting processes. Our AI provides exact border measurements so you can identify cards with the best centering before investing in professional grading.
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