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CGC Cert Lookup
Verify any CGC-graded card in seconds: enter the certification number from the label and we'll pull up CGC's official verification page for that exact slab.
Where to find the CGC cert number
On a CGC Cards slab, the certification number is printed on the left side of the label, above the barcode. Cards crossed from CSG use the same lookup.
Red flags when verifying a CGC slab
- Lookup shows a different card or grade than the holder — walk away.
- CGC's photos of the slab (available on many modern certs) don't match the case in front of you.
- The label's font or holo foil looks off against a known-genuine CGC holder.
- Seller refuses to share the cert number before purchase — that's the whole point of the number.
Buying this card? Verifying the cert proves the slab is real — not that the price is right. Check what it's actually worth with the worth-grading calculator, and compare graders on best grading companies.
FAQ
How do I verify a CGC graded card?
Enter the certification number from the CGC label into the lookup above. It opens CGC's official cert verification for that exact slab, including grade and any grader notes.
Does CGC cert lookup show photos?
Many modern CGC certs include images of the actual slab, which makes spotting a swapped or counterfeit holder much easier.
Are CGC cards worth less than PSA?
At the top end a PSA 10 usually sells higher, but CGC 10s have closed much of the gap on Pokémon and modern TCG. See our grading company comparison for the details.