Built by aviation-minded professionals who love Pokémon

Where aviation standards meet Pokémon passion.

AGS was built around a simple idea: aviation engineers and aircraft maintenance professionals already live by precision, discipline, and standards. We took that trained eye, combined it with our love for Pokémon cards, and built a grading company collectors can trust.

10k+

Cards reviewed

4-Point

Inspection focus

Trust-First

Collector mindset

AGS Inspection Preview

Pikachu VMAX

Final Grade

9.5

Set

Vivid Voltage

Card No.

044/185

Centering9.5

Surface10

Edges9

Corners9.5

AGS is inspired by the mindset of aviation inspection: disciplined review, clear standards, and confidence built through consistency.

Our story

Built from the discipline of aviation and the love of collecting

AGS began with people who spent their working lives around aircraft — environments where details matter, standards matter, and precision is non-negotiable. Aviation engineers and maintenance professionals are trained to inspect carefully, think systematically, and never ignore the small things.

That mindset translated naturally into Pokémon card grading. The same focused eye used in aviation now helps AGS evaluate centering, corners, edges, and surface condition with discipline and consistency.

But AGS is not just about technical standards. It is also built on genuine love for Pokémon cards, collecting, nostalgia, and the excitement of preserving something valuable. That balance is what defines the AGS identity: precision without losing the heart of the hobby.

The AGS standard

The values behind every grade

Precision

Aviation professionals are trained to catch details others overlook. That same disciplined eye drives every AGS evaluation.

Consistency

Every card is reviewed through a repeatable grading workflow rooted in standards, checkpoints, and attention to detail.

Integrity

No shortcuts, no inflated promises — just honest grading built on trust, transparency, and collector confidence.

Passion

AGS exists because aviation-minded professionals genuinely love Pokémon cards and the collecting community behind them.

Services

Submission options designed for modern collectors

Collector Standard

$18/card

A dependable service tier for collectors who want premium presentation, accurate grading, and a trusted slab.

Priority Express

$35/card

Accelerated grading for time-sensitive submissions, showcases, higher-value cards, and resale preparation.

Registry & Verification

$6/card

Digital certification lookup, slab validation, and registry tools that reinforce trust after grading is complete.

Inspection workflow

A repeatable process inspired by real-world inspection culture

AGS brings a standards-driven approach to grading, built on clear checkpoints, careful review, and traceable certification.

Submission Intake

Collectors choose a service level, prepare a submission, and send cards through a structured intake process.

Detailed Inspection

Cards are evaluated with a trained, detail-focused eye across centering, corners, edges, and surface quality.

Imaging & Verification

High-resolution scans and cert tracking create traceability, authentication, and buyer confidence.

Encapsulation

Approved grades are sealed in AGS slabs with clean labels and a verification number collectors can trust.

Certification lookup

Verify any AGS graded card in seconds

Transparency is part of the standard. Enter a certification number to confirm authenticity, grade results, and slab details.

Lookup result

Waiting for certification number

Search a slab number to preview the AGS verification experience.

Callsign: collector confidence

A higher standard for Pokémon card grading

AGS exists for collectors who want more than a grade. They want a standard, a story, and a company built on real precision.

FAQ

Questions collectors ask first

What makes AGS different?

AGS was built around the mindset of aviation engineers and aircraft maintenance professionals — people trained to value precision, standards, and detail. We brought that same discipline into Pokémon card grading.

Why aviation?

In aviation, small details matter and consistency matters. AGS applies that same careful inspection mindset to Pokémon cards to create a grading experience rooted in trust.

Do you only grade Pokémon cards?

AGS is currently positioned around Pokémon card grading, with branding and presentation tailored to that community first.

How do I verify an AGS slab?

Each AGS slab includes a certification number that can be entered into the verification lookup to confirm the card, grade, and status.