Authenticate Your Sports & Pokémon Cards with Confidence
NGA (Next-Gen Authentication) helps collectors authenticate, grade, and protect sports cards, Pokémon cards, and other trading cards with expert review, advanced image forensics, and secure tamper-evident slabs. Get a fast, transparent grading experience built for collectors who want confidence in every card they submit.
Your Cards. Your Collection. Your Account.
Create a free NGA account and get more out of every submission:
Faster checkout — your address and details are saved for next time
Order tracking — see the status of every submission in one place
Your certified collection — save your graded cards and access your cert pages anytime
Peace of mind — your submission history, all in one place
It’s free, takes 30 seconds, and makes every future submission smoother.
Built for Everyday Card Collectors
NGA is built for collectors who want a faster and more accessible way to authenticate, grade, and protect the cards they care about. This includes sports cards, Pokémon cards, modern trading cards, personal collections, and cards that may not need a premium grading route.
Pokémon and TCG collectors
Sports card collectors
Modern card collectors
Bulk card submissions
Personal collections
Cards valued around $500 or less
How the NGA Authentication Process Works
We’ve simplified the process to make grading accurate, transparent, and accessible to every collector.
1. Submit
Start your order online and ship your cards securely to our grading centre.
2. Receive Kit
Each card is examined under industry-grade lighting, magnification, and AI-assisted scanning for consistency.
3. Encapsulation & Certification
Your card is sealed in a tamper-proof slab with a unique NGA certification number.
4. Track & Verify Online
Verify your card anytime in our public database to confirm authenticity and grade history.
Service Tiers Designed for Every Collector
Starter
$15/card
10-Day Standard
Reliable turnaround, core features.
Includes:
- Certification ID
- Population (if available)
- Authentication details + condition review
- UV-Safe slab holder
- Duo (two-grader review)
Concierge updates
Pro
$25/card
5-Day Express (Most Popular)
Faster turnaround.
Includes:
- Certification ID
- Population (if available)
- Authentication details + condition review
- High-resolution image
- UV-Safe slab holder
- Duo (two-grader review)
Concierge updates
Premium
$35/card
2-Day Priority
Fastest queue, elite handling.
Includes:
- Certification ID
- Population (if available)
- Authentication details + condition review
- High-resolution image
- UV-Safe slab holder
- Duo (two-grader review)
Concierge updates
Why Collectors Trust NGA
Every grade backed by precision, transparency, and integrity.
Advanced Grading Precision
At NGA, every card undergoes multi-point digital inspection combining expert analysis with AI-assisted imaging.
We evaluate centering, edges, surface, and corners using calibrated light, magnification, and proprietary grading metrics — ensuring unmatched accuracy and repeatability.
Your grade isn’t a guess. It’s a measured result, verified by both technology and trained professionals.
Tamper-Proof Slabs
Each graded card is sealed within a UV-safe, tamper-proof holder designed for durability and clarity.
Every slab features embedded identifiers and laser etching, ensuring instant authenticity and protection from alteration or damage.
Your collection stays protected — and unmistakably genuine.
Fast Turnaround
Speed and precision can coexist.
Our streamlined grading pipeline and tiered service options — 10-Day, 5-Day, and 2-Day Priority — deliver results quickly without sacrificing accuracy.
From submission to slab, every card moves with purpose.
Transparent Data
NGA provides full visibility into every grade through our public Verification Database.
Access population counts, authentication details, and high-resolution images — all updated in real time.
Transparency isn’t optional; it’s our foundation.
Collector-Driven
NGA was built by collectors who demanded more — fairness, consistency, and innovation.
Our team shares your passion for the hobby and your commitment to integrity, ensuring every decision serves the collector community first.
Duo Verification
For ultimate accuracy, each card receives a dual independent review by two certified graders.
Discrepancies are cross-checked through calibrated analysis, guaranteeing a balanced, unbiased final grade.
Two sets of eyes. One trusted result.
Sports Card Grading & Authentication
NGA grades sports cards across all major leagues and eras. Rookie cards, vintage legends, and modern pulls all get the same precise, technology-driven process and a certified grade you can trust.
Pokemon Card Grading & Authentication
We grade and authenticate Pokemon cards of all types, from vintage Base Set to the latest modern sets. Every submission goes through multi-stage review and comes back sealed in a tamper-proof slab, ready to protect and display.
Your Cards Are in Good Hands
Create a free NGA account and manage every submission in one place. Save your address for faster checkout, track your order in real time, and access your certified collection anytime. Takes 30 seconds to set up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Authenticating Cards
NGA grades standard-sized trading cards including sports cards, Pokemon cards, and other TCG cards.
Turnaround times start at 2 business days on our Premium tier, 5 days on Pro, and 10 days on Starter.
Pricing starts at $15 CAD per card on the Starter tier. See our full pricing above.
Enter the certification number from the slab into our public verification database to confirm the grade and authenticity.
Yes. NGA is built for everyday collectors. Our pricing, turnaround times, and grading process make it a reliable choice for cards of all value levels.
NGA offers significantly faster turnaround times and is based in Canada, so there are no cross-border shipping costs or customs delays. Every submission includes dual-grader review and AI-assisted scanning.
