Graded Pokémon cards are surging in value — here's where to sell yours, how Snap to Sell works, and what it costs on Alt.
You can sell graded Pokémon cards on Alt—a marketplace and vault built for graded trading cards. Snap a photo of your PSA, BGS, CGC, or SGC slab in the Alt app, get an AI-powered valuation within one business day, and you can take a cash advance of up to 70% of the estimated value before your card ever sells. Ship it to Alt's insured vault, and we handle the rest—through an Alt Auction or our Fixed Price Marketplace.
Where can you sell graded Pokémon cards online?
The most complete place to sell graded Pokémon cards online is a dedicated vaulted marketplace like Alt, where authentication, storage, and payment are handled end-to-end. Alt is a marketplace and vault for graded trading cards, and Pokémon slabs graded by PSA, BGS, BVG, SGC, or CGC are fully supported. That matters right now: the Pokémon TCG market has surged, with average card values up roughly 46% year over year in 2026, and graded cards are where serious demand sits.
Selling somewhere that authenticates and insures your card removes the two biggest headaches of selling Pokémon cards yourself—proving the card is real and getting paid safely. On Alt, every card is vaulted, digitized, and insured before it changes hands.
How does selling Pokémon cards on Alt work?
Selling starts with our Snap to Sell feature in the Alt app, which turns a single photo into a quote. Here's the full flow:
1️⃣ Snap a photo. Open the Alt app and take a clear, well-lit photo of your graded Pokémon card. Our technology reads the cert number, matches it to our database, and generates an estimated Alt Value.
2️⃣ Get a cash advance offer. Within one business day, you'll receive an estimated value and an offer for a cash advance of up to 70% of that valuation—upfront, before the card sells.
3️⃣ Ship and get paid. Generate a shipping label in the app, send your card to the Alt Vault (ship within 3 days; cards must arrive within 6), and once it's processed your cash advance is credited to your Alt account—typically within 24 hours of intake.
🎯 Cash advances, explained
A cash advance lets you get paid before your card sells at auction. There's no interest, no repayment terms, and no credit check—it's simply an early payout that's later settled from your sale proceeds. International sellers are eligible too, as long as the cards meet our auction requirements. You're never committed until you accept an offer and ship your card.
What Pokémon cards can you sell on Alt?
You can sell graded Pokémon singles, factory-sealed product, and graded sealed packs on Alt. Eligible items include:
• Graded cards from PSA, BGS, BVG, SGC, and CGC—think a PSA 10 Charizard or a graded vintage WotC holo.
• Factory-sealed cards and graded sealed packs, both eligible for sale through Alt Auctions.
Raw (ungraded) cards aren't eligible for sale yet, though our Alt Experts can help you navigate PSA grading so you can sell a graded version later. Vaulting is free for supported graded cards with an Alt Value of $50 or more; cards valued under $50 carry a $5 intake fee.
What does it cost to sell Pokémon cards on Alt?
It depends on how you sell. In Alt Auctions, sellers pay no seller fees—you receive the full hammer price plus a seller bonus (from 104% up to 115%, based on your lot's submission value and Alt Rewards tier), while a buyer's premium is applied to the buyer.
On the Fixed Price Marketplace, you set your own price and pay a tiered seller fee based on the final sale price—starting at 14% for cards $1–$249 and dropping to 9% at $250–$7,499 and as low as 5% on five-figure sales, with lower rates at higher Alt Rewards tiers. Either way, storage is free with no ongoing fees, and because the vault is in Delaware, purchases are subject to 0% sales tax.
Auction or Fixed Price: which should you choose?
Choose Alt Auctions if you want hands-off, end-to-end consignment, competitive bidding, and the option of an upfront cash advance—ideal for high-demand Pokémon chase cards. Choose the Fixed Price Marketplace if you'd rather name your price and negotiate directly with buyers through counteroffers. Both run through the same insured vault, so your card is protected the whole way.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to sell graded Pokémon cards?
A vaulted marketplace like Alt is the most complete option, because it authenticates, insures, and stores your graded Pokémon card while giving you two ways to sell—auction or fixed price—plus the option of an upfront cash advance through Snap to Sell.
How do I sell Pokémon cards fast?
The fastest route is Snap to Sell: photograph your graded card in the Alt app, accept a cash advance of up to 70% of the estimated value within about a business day, and ship it in—you're paid the advance within roughly 24 hours of vault intake, before the card even sells.
What grading companies does Alt accept for Pokémon cards?
Alt supports Pokémon cards graded by PSA, BGS, BVG, SGC, and CGC, along with factory-sealed product and graded sealed packs.
Do I have to sell if I get a quote?
No. A Snap to Sell quote is just an informed preview of value. You're only committed once you accept a cash advance and ship your cards to the vault.
Ready to turn your Pokémon slabs into cash? Start with Snap to Sell on Alt and get a valuation in about a day.
