Pokémon Card Grading — Free, Instant AI Pre-Grading
Whether you own a 1st Edition Base Set Charizard, a Japanese promo, or the latest Scarlet & Violet pull, our AI Pokémon card grader delivers PSA-standard grades in seconds — free, no credit card. Catch centering issues, holo bleed, and surface scratches before you pay PSA.
25K+
Pokémon Cards Graded
All Sets
Base to Modern
Free
AI Pre-Grading
EN & JP
Supported
Built for Pokémon Card Collectors
Our AI understands the unique characteristics of Pokémon cards across every generation, language, and rarity
Base Set & Vintage Mastery
Accurately grade 1st Edition Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, and other vintage Pokémon cards with era-specific defect analysis for shadowless prints and thick stock.
Japanese Card Grading
Full support for Japanese Pokémon cards including promo releases, tournament exclusives, and Vending Series with region-appropriate centering standards.
Holo Bleed & Scratch Detection
Our AI detects holo bleed patterns, holographic surface scratches, print lines, and silvering unique to holographic Pokémon cards across all eras.
Modern Era Analysis
Grade VMAX, VSTAR, ex, Illustration Rare, Special Art Rare, and Gold cards from Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield era sets with texture-aware scanning.
Centering Precision for Pokémon
Exact centering measurements for both front and back borders, critical for predicting PSA centering subgrades on Pokémon cards where off-center cuts are common.
Charizard Specialist
Over $1M worth of Charizard cards graded on our platform. Our AI knows every Charizard variant from Base Set to modern chase cards.
Collection Batch Upload
Grade your entire Pokémon binder at once with batch upload support and automatically sort results by predicted grade and estimated value.
Grading History & Trends
Track every Pokémon card you grade with before-and-after comparisons, grade distributions, and insights into your collection's overall condition.
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.
Explore Credit Packages →Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free Pokémon card grading app?
Yes. CardMintAI offers free AI-powered Pokémon card grading with two free grades and no credit card required. You get the same PSA-standard analysis (centering, corners, edges, surface) that paid users receive. Upgrade only if you want unlimited grading.
How accurate is AI Pokémon card grading?
Our AI achieves a 95% alignment rate with PSA grades on Pokémon cards specifically. We factor in era-specific defects like whitening on dark-bordered cards, silvering on holographic surfaces, and texture quality on modern full-art cards to deliver precise condition assessments.
Can AI grade my 1st Edition Charizard?
Yes. CardMintAI is trained on Base Set, Shadowless, Unlimited, Base Set 2, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, and Neo series. We've graded over $1M worth of Charizard cards across every variant. The AI recognizes the unique print quality, centering tolerances, and common defects of vintage Pokémon.
Can I grade Japanese Pokémon cards?
Yes. CardMintAI fully supports Japanese Pokémon cards including standard releases, promo cards, tournament prizes, and exclusive Japanese-only sets. The AI accounts for the different centering standards and card stock used in Japanese printing.
Should I get my Pokémon cards graded by PSA?
Only if they're likely to grade a 9 or 10. PSA charges $25–$150+ per card, and a PSA 7 Charizard isn't worth the fee. Pre-grade with CardMintAI free first; submit only the cards our AI flags as PSA 9–10 candidates.
How much does Pokémon card grading cost at PSA?
PSA economy starts at $25/card with 65+ business day turnaround. Faster tiers cost $50 (regular), $100 (express), $150+ (super express). Plus shipping and insurance. Pre-grading with CardMintAI before submission can save you thousands across a bulk order.
Does the AI detect holo scratches on Pokémon cards?
Yes. Our AI analyzes holographic surfaces and identifies micro-scratches, holo bleed, print lines, silvering, and surface imperfections that affect the grade of holographic Pokémon cards — especially important for vintage holos where surface condition drives value.
What modern Pokémon sets does CardMintAI support?
All of them — Scarlet & Violet, Paldea Evolved, Obsidian Flames, 151, Paradox Rift, Sword & Shield, and every subset. The AI analyzes texture patterns on full-art, alternate-art, and special art rare cards for comprehensive grading.
Grade Your Pokémon Cards in Seconds — Free
Join thousands of Pokémon collectors who pre-grade with AI before paying PSA fees