Did you know?
Over 10 billion Pokemon cards are printed every single year — that's more than one card per person on Earth.
Did you know?
Over 10 billion Pokemon cards are printed every single year — that's more than one card per person on Earth.
Graded cards sold on TT Poke are authenticated and encapsulated by third-party grading companies (PSA, BGS, CGC). Because the sealed case is never opened on our side, minor imperfections of the card or case are possible even at the highest grade. Please read the following conditions before purchasing a graded card product.
Based on: cardrush-pokemon.jp graded card condition guideline (Japanese)
Even at the highest grade, the following minor imperfections may be present and are treated as within the normal tolerance of a standard graded card listing:
The list above is illustrative — other minor imperfections not listed, or combinations of several of them, may also be present.
When multiple units of the same listing are in stock, buyers cannot select a specific copy. Individual condition within the tolerance above may vary from unit to unit.
Certain listings are explicitly marked "Condition Issue / [Company] Graded" in the product name — for example: [Condition Issue / PSA 10 Graded] Lillie [SR]. These cards have more visible concerns than a standard listing, such as:
We flag listings as "Condition Issue" when the card's visual state does not match its numeric grade, or when the case itself has a notable flaw. These cards are priced accordingly, and the issue is disclosed clearly in the product name and photos.
For graded cards with a score below the maximum grade, authenticity verification is performed in the same way as for top-grade cards.
However, for sub-top-grade cards we do NOT separately inspect the following (except in cases of extreme damage):
We rely on the professional grading company's own assessment for these points. Please purchase with this understanding.
The sealed case of a graded card is what guarantees its authenticity and grade. Opening, cleaning, or re-grading would break the seal and invalidate the grade — so all buyers receive the card exactly as it was encapsulated by the grading company.
By documenting these tolerances upfront, we protect both sides: buyers get clear expectations about what a graded card can and cannot look like, and sellers are protected from disputes over imperfections that are inherent to the grading process.
Every graded card listing includes actual photos. When in doubt, the listing photos are authoritative. If the card you receive differs materially from the listing description and photos, please see our Return & Refund Policy.