Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about AI grading, prices, collection sync, and supported languages on TCG CollectWorld.
How does AI Pokemon card grading work?
Our AI uses Gemini 3 Flash to analyze high-resolution photos of your Pokemon cards. It evaluates four key criteria: centering (front and back alignment), corners (sharpness and wear), edges (whitening and damage), and surface (scratches, creases, and print quality). The AI then provides a PSA-style grade from 1-10 with detailed explanations.
What is centering analysis in card grading?
Centering measures how well the card image is aligned within the borders. Perfect centering (50/50) on both front and back typically scores 10/10. The AI measures border ratios and can detect off-center printing that affects the card's grade.
How accurate is AI card grading compared to PSA?
AI grading provides a professional-level estimation based on visible card conditions. While it uses PSA-style criteria, actual PSA grades may differ due to factors not visible in photos, such as card thickness, texture, or microscopic defects. Use AI grading for personal reference before submitting to professional graders.
What photos do I need for AI card grading?
Upload clear, well-lit photos of both the front and back of your card. Avoid glare, shadows, and blurry images. The card should fill most of the frame with all corners and edges visible. Better photo quality leads to more accurate grading results.
How to track Pokemon card market prices?
TCG CollectWorld automatically fetches real-time market prices from Cardmarket for European cards and TCGPlayer for US cards. View prices on any card detail page, track your collection's total value on the dashboard, and enable live price refresh with Premium to keep values current. Prices update when you browse cards and are cached for offline access.
What Pokemon TCG sets are available?
TCG CollectWorld includes the complete catalog of English, Japanese, and Italian Pokemon TCG sets from Base Set to the latest releases like Prismatic Evolutions and Surging Sparks. Each set includes full card checklists, rarity data, and market pricing. Browse the full expansion hub.
Why is 55/45 centering required for a Gem Mint 10 in 2026?
As of 2026, professional grading standards have tightened. TCG CollectWorld applies a strict 55/45 front-centering threshold and 75/25 back-centering allowance. If a card's front centering exceeds 60/40, it is automatically capped at a Mint 9 to ensure our users receive the most accurate professional projection possible.
How does TCG CollectWorld identify rare trophy cards like the Pikachu Illustrator?
Our AI uses 'Landmark Recognition' with ink-pattern analysis to authenticate trophy cards. Instead of relying solely on set codes, we analyze unique artistic features like the 'ILLUSTRATOR' header, specific 1998-era pen icons, and printing ink signatures, cross-referencing them with January 2026 auction data.
Is AI grading more accurate than manual inspection for Pokemon cards?
AI grading provides a level of consistency humans cannot match. Our tool uses pixel-perfect measurement to detect microscopic edge wear and sub-millimeter centering shifts, removing the 'human bias' that often leads to inconsistent grades in the secondary market.
What is the current market value of a Pikachu Illustrator in 2026?
Following the major auctions in early 2026, including the Logan Paul sale, a PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator is estimated at $10,000,000+ according to Goldin Auctions. TCG CollectWorld uses live grounding to separate these genuine trophy values from the common $20-$500 replicas found on third-party marketplaces.
What is a Master Set on TCG CollectWorld?
A Master Set is the complete printing of a Pokemon expansion — not one copy of each card, but every variant the card was printed in: normal, reverse holo, holo, master holo, full-art, alt-art, secret rare, gold, rainbow, hyper rare, jumbo, and promo. We show your real master-set completion percentage on every expansion page.
Which Pokemon card variants does TCG CollectWorld track?
Every modern variant is tracked as a separate slot in your collection: normal, reverse holo, holo, master holo, full-art, alt-art, secret rare, gold rare, rainbow rare, hyper rare, jumbo, and promotional printings. Full list on the card variants page. Owning a regular card does not check off its alt-art version.
How many languages does TCG CollectWorld support?
Ten card languages: English, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, German, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Each language has its own expansion list, collection view, price hub, and OCR pipeline. See the languages feature page.
How does the AI Card Scanner identify cards?
The AI Card Scanner uses image recognition to identify the card, expansion, print number, and specific variant — across all ten languages. One tap adds the card to your collection with the right quantity, condition, language, and variant already set.
How does collection value tracking work?
Your collection's total value is recalculated every time prices refresh from Cardmarket (EU, EUR) and TCGPlayer (US, USD). The portfolio view shows total value, 24-hour change, top movers, and historical value-over-time. Per-language collections get their own value views and master-set completion percentages.
On which platforms is TCG CollectWorld available?
Web app, installable PWA (offline support), native iOS app on the App Store, Android app (Google Play submission in progress), and an immersive Meta Quest VR experience via WebXR (Quest, Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest Pro). Your collection syncs across every platform.
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