Get your Pokémon, sports & TCG cards graded — professionally in just 5 business days
Protect your collectible cards, prove their authenticity and increase their value – a transparent grade across four criteria and an ultrasonic-sealed premium slab, at a fixed price from 22.90 € with no value-based surcharges.
150,000+ cards graded · ≤ 5 business days · fixed price, no value surcharge · first German grading company · customers in 30+ countries · independent & neutral
We grade: Pokémon · Yu-Gi-Oh! · One Piece · Lorcana · Magic · Sports cards · Comics
How it works
01
Order & send in
Choose your grading service, complete your order and send your cards to us safely.
02
Grade & pack
Our experts inspect every card against clear criteria and seal it with the AP grading label.
03
Returned & verifiable
You get your cards back — and every certificate can be verified online at check.apgrading.de.
How to send your cards in safely
To make sure your cards reach us safely, we recommend: always ship insured and tracked — and pack them well.
Ship insured
Always send your cards insured and with tracking — that protects your parcel on the way to us.
Pack securely
Each card in a sleeve + toploader, fixed with cardboard in a sturdy, water-resistant envelope or box.
Insured return
After grading, your cards come back to you insured and tracked — carefully packed in the premium slab.
AP Premium Slabs
Ultrasonically sealed with QR & seal number · Population Report available · fair, transparent grading
Your benefits with trading-card grading
Counterfeit-proof & verifiable
Every card instantly verifiable online via QR & seal number.
Premium slab
Card cleanly sleeved, premium black-and-gold sealed.
Insured return shipping
Packed securely, insured and returned with tracking.
Transparently graded — grade 0.5 to 10
Every card is graded against four clear criteria. Together they determine the overall grade — objective and documented so you can follow every step.
Centering
How centered is the artwork on the front and back?
Corners
Sharpness and condition of all four corners.
Edges
Clean edges with no wear or white spots.
Surface
Scratches, dents, gloss and print quality.
The grading scale at a glance
What your grade means
- 7–8
- very well preserved, with clear value confirmation in the market
- 9
- near perfect, with deviations visible only under magnification
- 10
- flawless — the highest collector and resale value
Fixed prices — no matter how valuable your card is
Your price is clear up front — no value-based surcharges like other grading providers.
For comparison: ≤ 5 business days instead of the several weeks international graders often take – and one fixed price instead of value-based tiered fees.
Card Grading
€22.90
per card · processed in ≤ 5 business days
- Grade + subgrades
- Premium slab, card sleeved
- Online certificate & QR
Comics & Box Topper Grading
€39.95
per comic / box topper · large-format slab
- Graded to the AP standard
- Large-format premium slab
- Online certificate & QR
Plus: case swap (a new slab for already-graded cards) from €15.90. All prices per item, slab included.
★ Used by pros
Bundesliga pros with their AP-graded cards
Real pros with their AP-graded trading cards – shot at the “Find The Pro” event.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
VfB Stuttgart
Your card, your grade – graded in Germany, no customs, in just 5 business days.
★ As seen on TV
WDR documentary on AP Grading
An independent look at why professional grading matters.
Source: WDR documentary on card grading. Brand and broadcasting rights belong to WDR.
What our customers say
Over 150,000 cards graded — here’s what collectors say about AP Grading:
★★★★★
“Graded many many times, 10+ cards at a time, and very good service. Grades are fair. FIVE STAR SERVICE.”
Allan Aru · Estonia
★★★★★
“Last Friday I sent my 6 cards to the company and got them back with a nice result, so I’m happy and satisfied with the service.”
Bilel · Netherlands
★★★★★
“Live in the Netherlands — strict but fair grading. Very fast turnaround, 5 working days, and not expensive.”
Anoniem · Netherlands
165+ verified reviews on Trustpilot.
Frequently asked questions
Is grading my cards worth it?
A slab protects your card for good, proves its authenticity and grade, and makes it easier to trade. Top-graded cards often sell for significantly more — from just €22.90 per card.
How can I get my cards graded?
Easy — choose your grading service in the shop, send your cards to us safely — we grade, seal and return them insured. You can see the full process above under “How it works“.
Do you grade fairly — or too strictly?
We grade against clear, published criteria — centering, corners, edges and surface — consistently and transparently. No “courtesy tens”: an AP grade holds its value.
How long does grading take?
Usually ≤ 5 business days from arrival. Track the current status anytime in your account — and return shipping is insured.
What does it cost to grade a card — are subgrades included?
Fixed prices from €22.90 per card, with no value-based surcharges. Subgrades are included (shown from grade 7) — at no extra charge.
How do I know my slab is genuine?
Every card has a unique seal number and a QR code — instantly verifiable online at check.apgrading.de. That protects you and every buyer from counterfeits.
Based in Germany — are there customs fees?
No. We grade in Germany — within the EU there are no customs fees, short shipping distances and no weeks-long trip around the world.
Which cards and games can you grade?
Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, sports cards and comics — single cards as well as special formats.
What we grade
From Pokémon through Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, One Piece and Lorcana to sports cards, boosters and comics – all assessed against the same standard and sealed in a premium slab.
Ready to get your collection graded?
Increase value, prove authenticity — in just 5 business days.
Check a card & Population Report
Enter your seal number — and instantly see your card’s grade, authenticity and Population Report.
Scan the QR code on the slab or enter the seal number.