Grading supplies are simple once you know what the graders want to receive: a clean card in a penny sleeve, inside a semi-rigid holder, packed so nothing moves. That is the whole game. Everything below supports those three steps — and before you buy any of it, make sure the math works.
What graders want to receive
Both PSA and CGC expect cards in a soft sleeve inside a semi-rigid holder — the Card Saver style, not a hard toploader. Semi-rigids protect the card while staying flexible enough for graders to remove it without risk. Always check your grader's current submission guidelines before you pack; requirements are updated from time to time.
The submission checklist
- Inspect first. Bright light, tilt the card, check corners, edges, surface, and centering. A microfiber cloth removes dust and fingerprints — never scrub, and never try to "clean up" whitening; surface alteration is a rejection risk.
- Penny sleeve the card, opening up.
- Semi-rigid holder, card fully seated, sleeve flap folded so it cannot creep.
- Team bag or painter's tape tab to keep the holder closed — never tape directly on the holder opening where it can touch the sleeve.
- Sandwich the stack between cardboard, pack it in a snug box with padding, and it should not rattle when shaken.
Our picks
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Semi-Rigid Card Savers
The submission standard for PSA and CGC. Buy a 50-pack — you will use them for every future sub and every card you ship.
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Penny Sleeves
The required first layer on every submitted card. Soft, thin, and exactly what graders expect.
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Submission Shipping Box
Snug boxes sized for semi-rigid stacks, so your cards travel padded instead of rattling.
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Graded Slab Stands
For when the card comes home in plastic. Angled acrylic stands built for PSA and CGC slabs.
Check price on Amazon →Which Lorcana cards are worth grading?
Short version: high-value Enchanteds and Iconics in genuinely clean condition, where the graded premium clears fees with room to spare. Our guide on whether to grade Lorcana cards covers the decision, and Grade & Net does the math per card.
Conclusion
Penny sleeve, semi-rigid, snug box — that is the entire supply list for a clean submission. Spend the savings on grading fees for a card that actually deserves them.