What is an AI card grader?

An AI card grader uses computer vision to analyze the condition of trading cards and provide grades similar to professional grading companies like PSA, BGS, and SGC. Card Buddy scans your card's centering, corners, edges, and surface to give you an instant grade estimate before you submit to a grading company.

How accurate is AI card grading compared to PSA?

Card Buddy's AI card grading is designed to estimate what grade a professional company like PSA would give. While no tool can guarantee a PSA grade, Card Buddy helps you decide which cards are worth the $20-150 grading fee by predicting the likely grade and calculating your potential ROI.

Is Card Buddy free to use?

Yes! Card Buddy offers a free tier with 5 card grades per month, real-time market prices, and collection tracking. Pro and Dealer plans are available for unlimited grading, bulk scanning, and advanced features.

What types of cards can I grade?

Card Buddy works with sports cards (baseball, basketball, football), Pokemon and other TCG cards, and coins. It supports cards from Topps, Panini, Bowman, Upper Deck, and all major manufacturers.

How does the card grading app work?

Simply take a photo of your card using your phone camera or upload an image. Card Buddy's AI analyzes centering, corners, edges, and surface condition, then provides a 1-10 grade with sub-scores, a PSA equivalent label, and real-time market value at that grade.

Card Buddy — Free AI Card Grader

Grade your sports cards, Pokemon cards, and coins instantly with AI. Get PSA-style grades, sub-scores for centering, corners, edges, and surface, plus real-time market values.

How It Works

1. Snap a photo of your card. 2. Our AI analyzes condition in seconds. 3. Get a 1-10 grade with PSA/BGS/SGC equivalent, market price, and grading ROI.

Features

AI card grading with sub-grade breakdown. Real-time market prices from eBay, TCGPlayer, COMC, and more. Collection management and portfolio tracking. Bulk card scanning. Grading ROI calculator — know if it's worth submitting before you pay.

Supported Cards

Baseball cards, basketball cards, football cards, Pokemon TCG, and coins. Works with Topps, Panini, Bowman, Bowman Chrome, Upper Deck, Prizm, Select, and all major sets.

Free to Use

Get 5 free card grades per month. Pro plans available for unlimited grading, bulk scanning, and advanced market analytics.