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Slabworks
Canadian Card Restoration Studio
Canada-wide service

Pokemon Card Restoration in Canada

Mail-in Pokemon card restoration and repair service for collectors across Canada. From Base Set holos to modern chase cards, we reduce creases, dents, edge wear, residue, and surface grime using conservative methods with full before-and-after documentation.

Send photos, get a written recommendation and quote, no obligation. Response within 24 hours.

Common Pokemon card issues we fix

From light wear to significant damage, we handle the full range of restoration needs for Pokemon cards.

  • Creases, dents, and binder bends from storage or play
  • Edge whitening, corner wear, and lifted edges
  • Surface scuffs, holo scratches, and friction marks
  • Sticker and tape residue removal
  • Foil card curling and warping
  • Fingerprints and surface grime
  • Light water damage and minor staining
  • Vintage card yellowing and age wear
  • Ink marks and pen writing
  • Sleeve damage, impressions, and handling wear

Why restore your Pokemon cards?

  • Use a professional Pokemon card repair service before grading valuable cards from Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, and other early sets.
  • Bring childhood collections back to display-ready condition without risking extra damage from DIY cleaning or repair attempts.
  • Prepare modern chase cards, illustration rares, and alt arts for grading submissions with conservative pre-grading prep.
  • Remove residue, stickers, or tape from Pokemon cards bought secondhand, at flea markets, or from old collections.
  • Preserve sentimental Pokemon cards with visible damage while keeping the work ethical, documented, and Canada-based.

Our 5-step process

Every Pokemon card goes through the same careful workflow.

1 Email photos

Send us clear photos of your Pokemon cards and describe any damage.

2 Get a plan

We assess your cards and send a detailed restoration plan with the recommended tier and quote.

3 Ship your cards

Mail your cards to us via Canada Post with tracking and insurance.

4 Restoration

Each card goes through a careful, hands-on restoration process with before/after documentation.

5 Return shipping

Your restored cards are shipped back securely with tracking.

Card restoration pricing

Two service tiers, depending on how much work your card needs.

Best for light prep

Pregrade + Advanced Microscope Cleaning

$25 per card (CAD) + tax

Focused prep for cards that need a careful pregrade review, advanced cleaning, and a final polish before they head back out.

  • Pregrade review
  • Advanced microscope cleaning
  • Polish
  • Basic return packaging
Best for visible damage

Complete Repair

Full restoration
$125 per card (CAD) + tax

Full restoration for higher-value cards or cards with deeper condition issues that need more hands-on correction.

  • Wipe down
  • Microscope clean
  • Scratch reduction
  • Damage repair
  • Warping fix
  • Polishing
  • Premium return package with @PullShield

Choose the tier that fits the card. We assess every submission individually and recommend the level of work that makes sense before anything moves forward.

Each card is assessed by condition first, then matched to the most appropriate tier and workflow.

Complete Repair is best suited for cards valued at $300+ or where grading potential and presentation improvement justify deeper restoration work.

No payment upfront. You approve the plan first, and payment is due after the work is completed.

Add $25 for in-house slab cracking on graded cards. Return shipping is billed at cost.

Pokemon restoration FAQ

Can you restore vintage Pokemon cards like Base Set or 1st Edition?
Yes. We regularly work on vintage Pokemon cards including Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, and other early sets. We use conservative methods that suit older card stock, holo surfaces, and age-related wear.
Will Pokemon card restoration help my card get a higher PSA or BGS grade?
Restoration can improve a card's presentation and reduce visible damage, but we never guarantee a specific grade. We focus on ethical, conservative improvement that makes sense for grading prep or display.
How should I ship my Pokemon cards to you?
After you approve the plan, mail your Pokemon cards securely using tracked, insured Canada Post service suited to the card's value. We share intake and packaging guidance once your plan is confirmed.

We also restore

Slabworks handles cards from all major trading card games.

Ready to restore your Pokemon cards?

Email us photos for a free assessment. No obligation, response within 24 hours.

No customs. No duties. No currency exchange. Canada-wide shipping via Canada Post.