Pokémon Graded Slabs

More and more collectors are choosing to grade there Pokémon cards. There are several reasons for this: some do it because a bib card often increases in value, others because they want extra protection for their valuable cards. And of course, there are also many people who simply think a bib card looks better and adds more appeal to their collection.

Grading is done through official grading companies such as PSA or BGS. You can submit and submit cards yourself on their websites. They often work with bundles: The more cards you send at once, the cheaper it is per card. If you only want to send a few cards, it might be smarter to do this through specialized Pokémon companies that have a grading service. They send larger batches of cards to PSA every week, and you can include your cards in the collection for a fixed fee.

At RareCards, we don't offer a grading service ourselves, but we always recommend exploring the options carefully and choosing what best suits your situation and collection.

There are several grading companies active today, such as BGS and CGC, but PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) is by far the best-known and most highly regarded name in the Pokémon TCG world. PSA slabs are recognized worldwide and are typically the most valuable.

A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) often has a higher market value than a BGS 10 or a slab from another grading company, even if it's the exact same card. This is due to the enormous reputation, reliability, and status PSA has built up in recent years. For many collectors, a PSA slab is the gold standard.