ssint. (Specialised Services in Inspection and Notation of Treasures), the UK’s first homegrown AI-powered trading card grading company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Pokistock, a UK-based, collector-first platform created to bring clarity, trust, and confidence to the Pokémon trading card community.
This partnership brings together two UK-founded brands built from lived experience within the hobby, united by a shared commitment to transparency, fairness, and integrity.
Bringing Trusted Grading Visibility to Pokistock
Pokistock was created for collectors who love the Pokémon hobby but have often felt overwhelmed by noise, uncertainty, and a lack of trust when trying to decide who and where to engage with. Its mission is to provide a safe, reassuring central space where collectors can confidently discover reputable vendors, grading companies, creators, artists, and events.
Through this partnership, SSINT will be featured as an official grading partner within the Pokistock platform, giving collectors clear visibility into a UK-based grading service built around consistency, data, and fairness.
A Platform Built on Trust, Not Pressure
Unlike traditional marketplaces focused purely on buying and selling, Pokistock prioritises connection, visibility, and confidence. The platform is designed to help collectors:
Discover trusted vendors and services
Follow creators and artists they genuinely connect with
Stay informed about card shows and community events
Engage with the hobby in a transparent and supportive environment
Pokistock also supports the wider Pokémon ecosystem — including grading companies, vendors, creators, artists, and event organisers — by offering visibility based on reputation and contribution, rather than pay-to-play exposure.
Shared Values Around Fair & Transparent Grading
SSINT’s grading philosophy aligns closely with Pokistock’s vision. SSINT does not upcharge based on card value, with grading fees segmented solely by turnaround time. This ensures every card receives the same level of care and scrutiny, regardless of rarity or market price.
Collectors can choose turnaround times ranging from 2 to 20 business days, without compromising grading quality or consistency.
SSINT is also proud to be the first UK-based grading company to develop and deploy its own AI-powered grading system, built in-house using multiple trained AI models. This technology supports defect detection, surface analysis, and precise centring through a perfect ratio alignment tool, helping to reduce subjectivity in the grading process.
Transparency Through Technology
Every card graded with SSINT is recorded on the SSINT Registry, allowing collectors to:
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Verify their graded card
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Access a digital grading certificate
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View a raw card report highlighting any detected defects
SSINT slabs feature laser-engraved aluminium labels, UV-protected crystal-clear cases, and support cards from 35pt to 180pt thickness, with no penny sleeves used inside slabs. All language formats are supported and clearly displayed on the label.
SSINT also grades custom and artist-created cards through its Creative Legends Tier, ensuring these pieces are recognised separately from officially published cards.
Phase 1: Accessibility at the Core
Phase 1 of Pokistock launches with no fees for partners, allowing grading companies, vendors, creators, artists, and card shows to be featured and promoted without financial barriers while the platform grows. This approach reinforces Pokistock’s commitment to accessibility, fairness, and community-first growth.
Commenting on the partnership, Carly Buckley, Founder of Pokistock, said:
“Pokistock was created to help collectors feel more confident and secure in who they engage with. Partnering with SSINT allows us to work with a UK-based grading company that shares our values around transparency, fairness, and consistency, while bringing modern technology into the grading process.”
A Partnership Built for the Community
Beyond grading, SSINT offers a range of collector accessories, including slab bumpers, semi-rigid card holders, premium acrylic stands, and an eco-friendly anti-static encapsulation polish — all designed to protect and present collections to the highest standard.
This partnership reflects a shared belief that collectors deserve clear information, fair treatment, and freedom of choice, supported by platforms and services that put integrity first.
SSINT is proud to partner with Pokistock and looks forward to supporting the continued growth of the UK Pokémon trading card community.
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