Grade any Pokémon card with your phone
Cardemon is an AI-powered Pokémon card grader. Snap the front and back of any card for an instant PSA-style grade, full card ID, and a live value estimate — then build and track your collection.
Front & back scanningiPhone, iPad & MacNo mail-in fees
Charizard
Base Set · 1999 · Holo
Cardemon grade
9.5
Gem Mint range
1–10
PSA-style grades
4
Detailed sub-grades
EN + JP
Cards recognized
Seconds
Time to a grade
Everything you need before you grade
Cardemon is built for collectors who want to know exactly what they have — and what it's worth — before spending a dime on official grading.
Grade any card instantly
Dual-photo scanning captures the front and back for a complete condition read. Get an overall 1–10 grade plus sub-grades for Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface.
- See exactly what the AI spotted — whitening, scratches, print lines, off-center cuts
- Pre-grade before you pay for PSA, BGS, or SGC submission
- Results in seconds, no mail-in fees or weeks of waiting
Know what you're holding
Automatic card identification pulls the name, set, year, card number, rarity, and variant — so you always know exactly what's in your hand.
- Detects 1st Edition, Reverse Holo, and other key variants
- Recognizes both English and Japanese cards
- Instant value estimates with a low-to-high market range
Build your collection
Organize cards into custom binders by era or set, and watch your collection's total value and grade distribution update at a glance.
- Binders for Vintage (WOTC), EX Era, Diamond & Pearl, Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet and more
- Track total value and grade distribution
- Mark favorites and keep notes on every card
Share with the community
Post your best pulls and graded cards to the social feed, browse other collectors' binders, and react to chase cards from around the world.
- Show off binder highlights and graded slabs
- Browse and react to other collectors' collections
- Discover what's trending in the hobby
How Cardemon works
From shoebox to graded binder in three steps. No special hardware, no waiting weeks.
Snap the front and back
Lay your card flat and take two quick photos. Cardemon's guides help you line up a clean, glare-free shot every time.
AI analyzes the condition
Advanced AI vision inspects centering, corners, edges, and surface — then identifies the exact card, set, and variant.
Get your grade and value
See a PSA-style 1–10 grade with detailed sub-grades, a market value range, and a clear breakdown of every flaw the AI found.
The four factors that decide your grade
Cardemon scores the same things professional graders do, then shows you the evidence behind every number.
Centering
Measures how evenly the card art is framed front and back. Off-center cuts are one of the biggest grade killers.
Corners
Checks all four corners for fraying, soft tips, and whitening that drag a card below gem-mint.
Edges
Inspects the card's borders for nicks, chipping, and whitening — especially common on holo and foil cards.
Surface
Spots scratches, print lines, indentations, and holo scuffing across the front and back of the card.
Organize every era of Pokémon
Build custom binders for the sets you collect, from vintage WOTC holos to the latest Scarlet & Violet pulls.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is Cardemon's AI grading?+
Cardemon uses advanced computer-vision models trained on the same four factors professional graders use — centering, corners, edges, and surface. It's designed to give you a reliable pre-grade so you know which cards are worth submitting to PSA, BGS, or SGC. It's an estimate for informational purposes and isn't an official certified grade.
Is Cardemon affiliated with PSA, BGS, or SGC?+
No. Cardemon is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PSA, BGS, SGC, or any official grading company. Our grades are AI-generated estimates meant to help you decide what to submit.
Does Cardemon work on Japanese Pokémon cards?+
Yes. Cardemon recognizes both English and Japanese cards, including key variants like 1st Edition and Reverse Holo, and identifies the set, year, and card number automatically.
Do I need to photograph both sides of the card?+
Yes — dual-photo scanning is what makes Cardemon accurate. Photographing the front and back lets the AI read the full condition, including back-centering and surface flaws that a single photo would miss.
How does the value estimate work?+
After identifying the exact card and variant, Cardemon shows a low-to-high market value range so you can gauge what a card is roughly worth before buying, selling, or submitting it for grading.
How much does Cardemon cost?+
Cardemon is free to download. Scanning and grading are unlocked with a Premium subscription ($2.99/week), billed through your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings.
How do I get support?+
Email our team at info@jhobbie.com and we'll help you out. You can also visit the Support page on this site for common questions.
Find out what your binder is really worth
Download Cardemon and start grading smarter today. Free to download. A Premium subscription ($2.99/week) unlocks unlimited AI scans and grading, billed through your Apple ID and cancelable anytime.
Questions? Email info@jhobbie.com