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Transparency at every step

Your card. Our process.

From documented video unboxing through digital capture, digital analysis and manual validation to permanent sealing: explore the complete Black Grading Service process interactively.

Supported trading card games Only trading card games currently supported by Black Grading Service are accepted for grading. Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! are currently not accepted. Check supported card types →
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16 Documented stages
8 Individual ratings
1 Unique Serial Number
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Video documentedFrom the first opening
Uniquely connectedOne serial, all data
Technology + expertiseTechnology is validated
Permanently protectedSealed and verifiable
Phase 01 · Analysis

From arrival to validated assessment.

Every stage builds on the previous one. Move through the workflow and watch the digital card model respond.

Phase 02 · Criteria

Every surface becomes measurable.

The BLACK Original Grade Master makes card borders, centre point, corners and printed surfaces precisely readable. Select a criterion to reveal its inspection area.

Original Grade Master Card Inspection Tool Live measurement view
BLACK Original Grade Master Card Centering Tool
Top 50.4% Side 49.6%
Centre point and card borders are compared across the complete card surface.
Inspection profile Front + Back independently
Measurement area 01

Centering

 9.2

For centering, we inspect the position of the card artwork and all printed elements within the card borders. Front and back are graded independently.

Phase 03 · Final grade

Eight values. One traceable grade.

The final grade is based on the four subgrades Centering, Corners, Edges and Surface. Front and back are analysed separately for each criterion, resulting in eight individual ratings. The validated individual ratings are then combined into the final grade according to the rules of our grading system. Subgrades provide a transparent and traceable view of the individual grading areas and the resulting final grade.

Centering · Front Centering · Back Corners · Front Corners · Back Edges · Front Edges · Back Surface · Front Surface · Back
Black Grading Service Engine 8 inputs · grading system
Centering · Front9.2
Centering · Back9.0
Corners · Front9.4
Corners · Back9.1
Edges · Front9.0
Edges · Back8.9
Surface · Front8.8
Surface · Back9.2
Illustrative display Final grade according to grading system The individual values shown are illustrative. The actual final grade is determined according to the rules of our grading system. —
Phase 04 · Protection & Digital

Assessment becomes lasting value.

After the grade come sealing, quality control, the Digital Report, collection management and protected return shipping.

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Grading

Determining the final grade

The final grade is based on the four subgrades Centering, Corners, Edges and Surface. Front and back are analysed separately for each criterion, resulting in eight individual ratings. The validated individual ratings are then combined into the final grade according to the rules of our grading system. Subgrades provide a transparent and traceable view of the individual grading areas and the resulting final grade.

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Case

Slabbing and sealing

After grading, the card, label and subtle black inlay are precisely placed into the Black Grading Service Case and permanently sealed. The case is made from clear, high-quality acrylic and provides a premium feel, permanent sealing, water resistance, impact resistance and tamper protection. The black inlay presents the card elegantly. A forcefully opened case cannot be restored to its original condition.

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Quality control

Final quality control

Before release, every card undergoes final quality control. We verify the correct card, card data, Serial Number, grade, label, placement in the case, case condition, database entry and Digital Report. Only after successful quality control is the card approved for shipping.

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Digital

Digital Report and verification

A Digital Report is available for every graded card. Depending on the service, it can include front and back images, Serial Number, final grade, subgrades, card information, documented irregularities, verification data and Population Report. The report can be accessed at any time using the Serial Number.

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Digital

MySlaps

At www.myslaps.com, customers can manage their digital 3D collection. They can view graded cards, track cards currently in grading, open Digital Reports, review orders and manage BLACK Coins. Login uses the email address from the shop, with a TAN or security code sent by email for secure authentication.

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Shipping

Return shipping

After quality control, every graded card is carefully prepared for shipping. Each slab is packed individually in a BLACK Case-Bag, protecting the card until unboxing while keeping the order contents hidden for a spoiler-free reveal. Paper padding and sturdy shipping boxes are also used. Return shipping follows the shipping and insurance option selected with the order.

One system · All data

The Serial Number is the digital key.

Order, grading, report, verification, population data and collection remain permanently connected.

Digital Report

Images, subgrades, card data and documented irregularities.

Verification

Accessible at any time through the unique Serial Number.

Population Report

Positioning of the card within the Black Grading Service database.

MySlaps

Digital 3D collection, orders, reports and BLACK Coins.

BG-2026-001 Serial Number
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