​TAG accepts English language and Japanese language Pokemon TCG releases only, as well as Topps Pokemon cards, with the exception of the Topps TV Animation Clear Cards and other Topps Pokemon cards which feature acetate/see-through elements. TAG does not grade lenticular, die-cut, or acetate releases.
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All Pokemon cards graded by TAG must be standard (2.5" x 3.5") sized or "poker" sized TCG size. TAG cannot accept oversized or smaller Pokemon releases, e.g. smaller stickers, and releases smaller than standard Pokemon TCG issues.
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​CURRENTLY INELIGIBLE LANGUAGES:
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While language expansion is a priority for TAG in the near future, TAG only accepts Pokemon TCG cards in English and Japanese - Chinese, Russian, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and other languages besides English and Japanese are not currently eligible for grading and encapsulation.
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Language expansion is driven by customer demand - we highly encourage collectors of currently-ineligible languages to voice their support to [email protected].
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​SEALED PACKS / PROMOS / BOOSTER BOXES:
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We request customers do not send sealed promo cards in their original wrappers - please remove these cards from their sealed wrappers and submit them in semi-rigid shields and penny sleeves. We are seeking to reduce unnecessary handling of cards whenever possible.
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TAG cannot and will not encapsulate a sealed card in its original wrapper.
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TAG does not accept sealed packs or boxes for grading and encapsulation.
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​CURRENTLY INELIGIBLE POKEMON RELEASES:
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Among popular Pokémon releases, the following cannot be graded by TAG at this time, due to sizing, material or authentication issues or licensing restrictions:
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​CURRENTLY INELIGIBLE POKEMON RELEASES:
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- Topsun Pokémon
- Carddass Vending Pokémon Prism Stickers
- 1999 Merlin Pokemon stickers

- Pokémon TCG in languages outside of English and Japanese
- Pokémon TCG which have been autographed by artists or voice actors
- Wizards of the Coast Pokémon Metal material cards, e.g. 2021 Pokémon Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection
- "Jumbo" Oversized Pokémon TCG cards
- 1999 Burger King Pokémon Gold Cards
- Pokemon Coins
- Pokedex Stickers (Peru)
- 1999 Artbox Pokémon Stickers

- 2000 Topps Pokémon TV Animation Clear Cards
- 2004 Pokemon Advanced Action
- Pokemon Action Flipz cards
- Mezastar Pokemon tags
- Funskool brand Pokémon cards

- Lamincard Pokémon releases
- 2023 Pokémon Popping Candy 24K Gold Plating stickers