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, hockey, soccer) and Pokemon TCG cards. 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 — Your AI Card Collecting Companion

Card Buddy is the buddy for your collection: grade your sports and Pokemon cards with AI, track real-time market values, and get alerted the moment your cards move in price. Free PSA-style grades with sub-scores for centering, corners, edges, and surface.

How It Works

1. Snap a photo of your card. 2. Card Buddy's AI analyzes condition in seconds. 3. Get a 1-10 grade with PSA/BGS/SGC equivalent, live market price, and whether it's worth submitting.

Features

AI card grading with sub-grade breakdown. Real-time market prices and recent sales from eBay, TCGPlayer, COMC, 130point, and more. Price-rise and price-drop alerts on your cards. Collection management and portfolio tracking. Bulk card scanning. Submission ROI calculator — know if it's worth grading before you pay.

Supported Cards

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

Free to Use

Your first grade is free. Generous free daily grades, with Pro plans for unlimited grading, bulk scanning, and advanced market analytics.