Why Grade Your Cards?
There are lots of fake Pokémon™ cards out there, and counterfeiting is on the rise. No matter if it's Staryu, Mew, or Pikachu, you want to make sure your Pokémon™ cards are real. Getting your cards authenticated and graded gives you the peace of mind of knowing that they're the real thing, and also helps you buy and sell them sight-unseen on the Internet.

PSA grading gives you:

• Confidence that your card is real
• Protection of your card and your investment
• Our stamp of approval, adding value to your cards in the marketplace

What We Do
PSA uses the same process and standards to grade your Pokémon™ card as it does to grade sportscards. First, PSA experts will examine your Pokémon™ card and make sure it's authentic. Second, PSA will carefully grade your card on the PSA scale from 1 to 10. Third, PSA will label your Pokémon™ card and seal it in a tamper-evident case to protect it.