How TAG Grading Is Changing the Trading Card Industry

If you’ve been collecting Pokémon, sports, or TCG cards lately, you’ve probably heard the name TAG Grading. They're not just another grading company — they’re completely reshaping how collectors think about grading. With a technology-driven approach and support from major hobby influencers, TAG is building serious momentum and setting new standards for accuracy, transparency, and trust.

Here’s why TAG Grading is growing fast — and why it might be time to submit your next cards to them.

What Is TAG Grading?

TAG Grading (short for Technical Authentication & Grading) uses cutting-edge technology to analyze and grade trading cards. Instead of relying on human graders, who can vary day to day, TAG’s system uses high-resolution scans, AI algorithms, and a proprietary inspection process to provide consistent and 100% transparent grades.

Every card graded by TAG comes with a DIG Report, showing exactly how the card scored in centering, corners, edges, and surface quality. That means no more guessing why your card earned a 9 instead of a 10 — it’s all right there, crystal clear.

You can learn more about their grading process here.

Recent Improvements at TAG Grading

TAG Grading has been on an absolute tear, especially in the past year. Here’s what’s new:

• Expanded TCG Grading: TAG now supports games like One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Weiß Schwarz, and more. See the full list of supported cards in their Pop Report.
• Event Highlights: TAG made a huge impact at The Mint Collective and the Burbank Card Show, two of the biggest collector events in the U.S.
• Submission Kits and Easier Access: Their Submission Kits make it easy for collectors to securely ship cards — these kits often sell out fast due to high demand.
• User-Friendly Pop Report: The updated Pop Report lets you search graded cards and see how rare or common certain grades are, similar to tools used by PSA and BGS.

Influencers and Collectors Using TAG Grading

TAG’s momentum isn’t happening in a vacuum. Some of the most trusted names in the card collecting world are now using TAG slabs:

• Deep Pocket Monster: One of the most influential Pokémon creators, Deep Pocket Monster (Pat Flynn), shared his experience with TAG in this video and on TikTok. He praised TAG’s transparency and quality slabs.
• RothCards: A leader in the sports card world, RothCards has shown off TAG-graded cards across his Instagram.
• LootboxTV: Pokémon collectors and YouTubers LootboxTV reviewed TAG’s grading in their unboxing videos.
• Dan The Card Man: Australian collector and YouTuber Dan The Card Man spoke highly of TAG’s precision grading on his channel.
• Ludkins Media: Known for covering major hobby news, Ludkins Media featured TAG’s innovations on their platform.
• Ken Goldin: Founder of Goldin Auctions and star of Netflix’s King of Collectibles Ken Goldin has mentioned TAG’s role in modernizing card authentication.

With more trusted voices vouching for them, it’s no wonder TAG’s slabs are getting hotter by the day.

Why TAG Grading Matters to Collectors

The card grading industry has long needed more transparency and consistency. Traditional graders like PSA, BGS, and CGC have earned their place, but TAG offers something unique: complete transparency, cutting-edge tech, and consistent results.

For collectors who want to truly understand why their card earned a specific grade — and for those who value long-term trust and resale value — TAG is becoming a serious alternative.

If you’re looking to protect your collection and get the clearest, most consistent grades available today, you might want to submit your cards to TAG and experience the difference.

*Deckly wrote this post independently of TAG Grading and is not a partner or affiliate of TAG Grading.