Centering
Left/right and top/bottom border ratio analysis. Perfect 50/50 on both axes scores a clean 10.0.
iOS · TCG Grading Lab · v1.0
Know your grade before you send.
CardEx Studio is a pocket-sized AI grading lab for Pokémon TCG. Snap four photos, and in under twenty seconds you'll see a PSA-style grade, sub-score breakdown, and the card's live market value.
- Cards priced live
- 50K+
- Time per grade
- <20s
- Currencies
- 10
- Sub-scores
- 4
AI prediction only · not affiliated with PSA or CGC · for informational use
01 · Pipeline
Three steps
Three steps
to a grade.
No shipping. No waiting weeks. The whole grading lab fits inside your camera app.
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01
Capture
Live camera only. Four to eight photos — front, back, edges, corners — with on-screen overlay guides and automatic blur + lighting checks.
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02
Scan
A vision model inspects centering, corners, edges and surface, then checks authenticity — holo pattern, typography, color and pixelation.
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03
Slab
A cinematic reveal unlocks your digital slab — grade badge, sub-scores, live market value, and a shareable certificate image.
02 · Inside the lab
A cinematic
A cinematic
grading sequence.
The same three-phase animation that plays in the app: a sweep across your card, a forensic analysis pass, and a slab reveal. Not a loading spinner — a moment.
Decompose
Every photo is decomposed frame by frame — centering ratios, surface microtexture, edge whitening, corner sharpness, holo integrity.
Cross-check
A vision model cross-checks the card against known authentics — typography, font rendering, color accuracy, and holographic pattern structure.
Assemble
The digital slab assembles live. Grade, sub-scores, confidence level and market value all land in a single cinematic reveal.
03 · Anatomy of a grade
Four lenses.
Four lenses.
One verdict.
A weighted 10-point system modeled on PSA and CGC methodology. Sub-scores roll up into an overall grade — you see every number behind the verdict.
Corners
All four corners inspected for whitening, rounding, and soft wear. Pixel-level sharpness detection at print-scale.
Edges
Nicks, peeling, wear lines, and factory-cut consistency across all four sides. Full perimeter scan.
Surface
Scratches, print lines, holo damage, staining. Subtle imperfections flagged even at oblique angles.
Overall grade formula
CEN×0.40
+
COR×0.20
+
EDG×0.20
+
SUR×0.20
=
10.0
04 · Everything inside
More than
More than
a grading app.
Grading is the headline. The real value is running your entire Pokémon TCG portfolio from the same pocket.
Portfolio dashboard
Total collection value tracked every six hours. Line chart + gradient area. 7D, 1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y, All-Time windows.
PORTFOLIO
$2,847.50
▲ +5.3% · 7D
Price alerts
Notifications the moment a tracked card crosses your target — above or below. Elite and Founder get unlimited alerts.
Charizard VMAX
$1,240
Pikachu Illustrator
▲ $6,200
Blastoise Holo 1st Ed.
$717
ROI calculator
Should you actually pay to grade that card? Cost of pro grading vs. expected uplift vs. current market — in seconds.
Cost to grade$50
Predicted grade9.5
Expected uplift+$480
VERDICT · GRADE IT
Digital slabs
Certificate images modeled after real PSA/CGC enclosures. Elite tier unlocks a clean, ad-free slab. Founder is gold-bordered.
10 currencies
USD · EUR · GBP · JPY · CAD · AUD · CHF · MXN · BRL · KRW. Exchange rates refresh on the same six-hour cycle as prices.
$€£¥C$A$₣$R$₩
Referral program
Share a six-character code — both you and your friend each get three free grades. Stack on top of any paid plan.
Your code
CX-9K42
05 · Pricing
Four tiers.
Four tiers.
No lock-in.
Start free. Upgrade when you're serious. Founder Edition is a one-time purchase that locks in lifetime access and a numbered gold slab.
Free
$0/forever
Try the grading lab on three cards, no card required.
- 3 AI grades, lifetime
- 1 collection
- 2 price alerts
- Overall grade only
- USD prices
- Branded digital slab
Plus
$4.99/month
For active collectors grading a few cards a week.
- 20 AI grades / month
- 5 collections
- 10 price alerts
- Full sub-score breakdown
- 10 currencies
- Branded digital slab
Most popular
Elite
$14.67/month
For power collectors running a serious portfolio.
- 250 AI grades / month
- Unlimited collections
- Unlimited price alerts
- Full sub-score breakdown
- 10 currencies
- Clean slab · no branding
Limited · one time
Founder
$249.99/once
Lifetime access + a numbered gold edition.
- 500 AI grades / month
- Everything in Elite
- Gold theme throughout the app
- Gold-bordered digital slab
- Sequential founder number
- Locked-in pricing, forever
Grade packs available at any tier — 10 for $6.99, 25 for $14.99, 50 for $24.99.
06 · Before you ask
Common
Common
questions.
Is this an official PSA or CGC grade?
No. CardEx Studio gives you an AI-predicted grade using the same methodology PSA and CGC publish, but it is not an official or certified grade. Think of it as a pre-grading tool that helps you decide whether to spend the money on professional grading.
How accurate is the AI grading?
Accuracy depends heavily on photo quality — the app enforces blur, brightness, and card-fill checks before it lets you submit. When photos are clean, sub-grades land within ~0.5 of professional graders in internal testing. Every grade is published alongside a confidence level (High / Medium / Low).
What if I only want to grade a few cards?
The free tier gives you three lifetime grades, no card required. You can also buy one-off grade packs (10 / 25 / 50 grades) at any tier without committing to a subscription.
Do you store my photos?
Card photos are uploaded to encrypted storage for grading and are kept with your grading report so you can reference it later. You can delete any grading report at any time, which wipes the associated photos. Profile photos and collection images follow the same rule.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID — you can cancel in iOS Settings at any time. No minimum term. No cancellation fee. Founder Edition is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
When does the marketplace launch?
The marketplace is on the roadmap but is not shipping at initial launch. When it opens, AI-graded cards will carry a "Certified" badge and sellers will be able to list with their grading reports attached.