Valen Grading

Valen Grading

Premium UK-based card grading
for collectors who demand excellence.

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Fast Turnaround

Cards move quickly through grading without cutting corners.

Grading Guarantee

Every slab is backed by our authenticity and grading guarantee.

Easy Submission

Submit online in minutes and track progress from your dashboard.

Tracked & Secure

Full order tracking and a grading report for complete transparency.

Custom Labels

Choose from Valen label styles or match the card.

Quality Assured

Every card is carefully inspected before it leaves us.

Label Options

Choose the label style that best complements your card.

Classic

Classic Label

A clean, timeless label that lets the card shine.

Classic Label
Most Popular

Spectrum

Spectrum Label

A label created from the card’s most dominant colours.

Spectrum Label

Blackout

Blackout Label

A bold all-black label for a clean, stealth look.

Blackout Label

Our Grading Process

A clear process from submission to return.

Submit & Ship

Create your submission online, then send your cards to us.

Authentication

Cards are logged and verified on arrival.

Grading

Our graders assess centering, corners, edges, and surface condition.

Encapsulation

Each card is sealed inside a Valen slab.

Return Shipping

Your graded cards are securely packed and shipped with tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about grading with Valen.

Cards are graded on a 1–10 scale based on their overall condition. Our graders evaluate four key areas: • Centering • Corners • Edges • Surface Each factor contributes to the final grade, which reflects the card’s overall quality and level of wear.
Valen grades most standard-size trading cards, including Pokémon, sports cards, and major TCGs such as Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh. Currently we grade cards that fall within standard trading card specifications. Support for thicker card types may be introduced in the future. If you're unsure about a card, feel free to contact us before submitting.
Turnaround times depend on the service level selected and current submission volume. Estimated turnaround times are shown during submission. We always aim to complete orders as efficiently as possible while maintaining grading accuracy. Major updates to your order status will be visible in your dashboard as your cards move through grading.
Yes. Once your cards arrive and are logged into the system, you can track your submission through your Valen dashboard. Your order status updates as it moves through each stage of grading.