CGC Card Grading Guidelines

  • 10-point grading scale: Cards are graded from 10 (Pristine) down to 1 (Poor), with Pristine 10 reserved for flawless cards.
  • ID & tracking: Each card is checked against submission info and assigned a unique ID and barcode to track it through the process.
  • Blind grading for fairness: Cards are separated from submitter paperwork so graders can't see who submitted them, ensuring impartiality.
  • Authenticity verified first: Cards are vaulted and reviewed for authenticity before grading; questionable cards are rejected.
  • Condition assessed: Graders evaluate centering, corners, edges, and surface to determine the final grade.
  • Team-reviewed, tech-assisted: Multiple graders examine each card, backed by advanced technology, for consistent results.
  • Verifiable online: Every graded card is imaged after encapsulation, viewable anytime via CGC's Verify tool.
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