Free
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3 card scans a month
Know your Pokémon card’s grade before you pay for it.
Buddy grades it from two photos, by the rules of PSA, CGC, Beckett, TAG and SGC.
Free to start on iPhone.
On Android? Join the waitlist
On Android? Join the waitlist
How to tell if a Pokémon card is fake
Buddy checks the lettering, numbers, print and foil against the real card, then walks you through a light test.
Grade it, or keep it raw?
See what you’d clear at each grader after the fee and postage, in your own currency.
Is that listing a fair price?
Share a listing from eBay or TCGplayer. Buddy grades the seller’s photos and prices the card from real sales.
How centered for a 10?
The worst border split each grader accepts for its top grade. Buddy measures yours against it.
| Grader | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| Beckett 9.5 | 55/45 | 60/40 |
| SGC 10 | 55/45 | 55/45 |
| TAG 10 | 55/45 | 65/35 |
Pricing
Buddy Pro
$59.99a year
Unlimited scans and fake checks. 7 days free.
Scan pack
$4.99
10 scans, no subscription
Buddy Pro is also $9.99 a month. It renews until you cancel, at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or period, in Settings › your name › Subscriptions. Prices are in US dollars; the App Store shows yours. Terms of Use
Questions
What is an AI Pokémon card grader?
An AI Pokémon card grader estimates the grade a grading company would give a card, from photos. Buddy measures the centering, reads the corners, edges and surface, and applies each company’s published rules to give the odds of each grade.
How accurate is the grade estimate?
It’s an estimate built on each grader’s published standards. Buddy shows the odds of each grade rather than one number, names the part that sets the grade, and says when a photo couldn’t show something. Only the grading company can give a card its grade.
Can ChatGPT grade Pokémon cards?
A chatbot can describe a photo, but it doesn’t measure the borders against a grader’s centering table or apply that grader’s rules. Buddy uses AI to read corners, edges and surface; the grade comes from measurements and each company’s published standards.
Is it worth grading my Pokémon card?
It’s worth it when the price at the grade you’re likely to get, minus the fee and postage both ways, beats the raw price. Buddy works that out for PSA, CGC, SGC and TAG from recent sales.
How much does PSA grading cost?
With PSA’s Value tiers paused, its lowest open tier in October 2026 is Standard at $59.99 a card, before postage. Buddy shows each company’s all-in cost and turnaround next to what the card would clear.
Is Buddy on Android?
Not yet. Buddy is on iPhone first. Join the Android waitlist and you’ll get one email the day Buddy is on Google Play. Join the waitlist.
Is Buddy connected to PSA, CGC or Beckett?
No. Buddy is independent and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by PSA, CGC, Beckett, TAG, SGC or The Pokémon Company.
What happens to my card photos?
They’re stored privately in your account and sent to the AI services that read them. Delete a card or your whole account in the app at any time. Read the privacy policy.
How do I cancel Buddy Pro?
On your iPhone, open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, then Buddy. Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal and you won’t be charged again.
