Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know about Pokémon card grading, authentication, and getting the most from PokeGrade.
Pokémon Worlds Singapore 2027
Dates, venue, tickets, travel & spectator guide
Plan for the 2027 Pokémon World Championships at Singapore EXPO. See confirmed dates and venue details, plus clearly labelled updates on tickets, competition, travel and spectator access.
The 30th Anniversary ETB
Collecting, scalping, FOMO & the next generation
A personal reflection on the Pokémon 30th Anniversary ETB, artificial scarcity and how collectors can protect the fun of the hobby for the people who come next.
PSA Grade Estimate
Predict your PSA grade with AI
Free AI-powered PSA grade predictor. Estimate the PSA grade your Pokémon card is most likely to receive — including a confidence rating and rationale — before paying for professional grading.
Should I Grade My Pokémon Card?
Use AI before you submit
Compare PokeGrade's AI Estimated Grade with the break-even grade for your card, using raw value, grading costs, graded sales and your collecting goals.
How to Submit
Photo guidelines for cards
Learn how to take the best photos of your Pokémon cards for accurate grading results. Tips on lighting, angles, and image quality.
Grading Standards
Learn about grading criteria
Understand the four pillars of card grading: Centering, Edges, Surface, and Corners. Compare PSA, CGC, and PokeGrade approaches.
Support PokeGrade
No credits, no strings attached
PokeGrade is completely free, supported by ads. If it's helped you, consider buying a "pack" to help keep the site running — it never gates any feature, it's just a thank-you, and every contributor is listed in our Hall of Trainers.
Identify Fake Cards
Spot counterfeits & alterations
Complete guide to identifying fake Pokémon cards. Learn the light test, magnification checks, and how to spot trimming, recoloring, and other alterations.
Free Grading Guide
Grade cards for free with AI
Learn how to use PokeGrade's free AI grading to pre-grade your cards before submitting to PSA or CGC. Unlimited free gradings, no daily limit.
Most Valuable Cards
Top 10 High-Value Cards
Discover the top 10 most valuable Pokémon cards in January 2026, including the legendary Pikachu Illustrator and 1st Edition Charizard.
How to Store Cards
Sleeves, toploaders & long-term storage
Learn the best ways to protect your Pokémon cards. Covers penny sleeves, toploaders, card savers, binders, humidity, temperature, and long-term preservation.
Best Cards to Grade
Which cards are worth submitting
Find out which sets, rarities, and conditions maximise your ROI when submitting for professional grading — and how to pre-grade for free first.
Grading Companies Compared
PSA vs BGS vs CGC vs SGC
In-depth comparison of PSA, BGS (Beckett), CGC, and SGC. Compare cost, turnaround, population reports, and which company is right for your cards.
Pokémon Card Investing
What drives value & how to profit
How to evaluate Pokémon cards as investments. Covers condition, rarity, era, population, buying and selling strategies, and how grading affects resale value.
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