Courtyard
Courtyard.io (YC W22)
How Courtyard works
Digital Vending Machines selling graded collectibles, with free vaulting and zero seller fees. Here's how it works, how to get free packs, what you can win and how you get paid.
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Starter pack
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Pro pack
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Diamond pack
Packs from$15
Buyback90%of fair market value
Seller fees0%on the marketplace
VaultFreeinsured storage
Ripping in three steps
1
Pick a Vending Machine
Machines are themed by category and price. Machines run from $15 to $11,000, depending on category and tier.
2
Reveal your item
Each pull is a graded collectible already in Courtyard's vault, with ownership recorded on Polygon.
3
Keep, sell or redeem
Hold it in the vault for free, list it with zero seller fees, take the 90% buyback, or ship it home.
At a glance
- Operator
- Courtyard.io (YC W22)
- What you can rip
- Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, sports cards, CGC comics, watches, sneakers
- Available on
- Web, iOS and Android
- Where and who
- Varies by product; check the app for your location.
- After the pull
- Instant buyback offer, marketplace sale or physical redemption
- Grading
- PSA, BGS and CGC slabs
What stands out
- Free insured vault. Items are authenticated, graded and stored at no cost.
- 90% FMV buyback. Every pull comes with an instant buyback offer at 90% of fair market value.
- Zero seller fees. List pulls on the Courtyard marketplace without paying a seller fee.
- Beyond cards. Machines for CGC comics, watches and sneakers alongside cards.
- Points program. Earn Points on purchases and for referring new collectors.
- Funded operator. Y Combinator W22, with a $30M Series A led by Forerunner in July 2025.
Courtyard FAQ
Straight answers to the questions people search most.
How does Courtyard work?
Courtyard sells packs through digital Vending Machines. Each pull reveals a graded collectible that's already stored in Courtyard's vault, with ownership recorded as a token on Polygon. You can keep it vaulted, list it on the marketplace, accept the buyback offer or redeem the physical item.
Is Courtyard legit?
Courtyard is a Y Combinator company that raised a $30 million Series A led by Forerunner Ventures in July 2025. Items are authenticated, graded and stored in an insured vault.
How do I get a discount or free pack on Courtyard?
Courtyard's referral program has given new users 10% off their first purchase, while the referrer earns up to 2,500 Points when the friend buys packs of $25 or more. You also earn Points on purchases. Check the app for current terms.
What is Courtyard's buyback rate?
Every pack pull comes with an instant buyback offer at 90% of fair market value, as set by Courtyard.
Does Courtyard charge fees?
Vault storage is free and the marketplace charges sellers 0%. Shipping or redemption costs can apply when you take a physical item out of the vault.
How much do Courtyard packs cost?
Packs start around $10. Pokémon machines have offered tiers from $25 up to $500.
Do I need crypto to use Courtyard?
Ownership is recorded on the Polygon blockchain, but you don't need to manage a crypto wallet to buy and open packs.
What can you rip on Courtyard?
Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, CGC-graded comics, and non-card items such as watches and sneakers.
Other platforms
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from $50
Beezie
from $30
ClutchPacks
from $25
Collectibles
from $25
Collector Crypt
from $25
Fanatics
from $25
Power Packs
from $25
Packz
from $5
Phygitals
from $1
PrizePicks
from $1
Pullz
from $1
Triumph
from $1
Courtyard packs and prices
| Pack | Price | Category | What you pull | Value range / top pull |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball Basic PackBaseball | $15 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Basic PackBasketball | $15 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Football Basic PackFootball | $15 | Football | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Basic PackPokémon | $15 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Sports Basic PackSports | $15 | Sports | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Wildcard Basic PackCollectibles | $15 | Collectibles · Wildcard | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Baseball Starter PackBaseball | $25 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Starter PackBasketball | $25 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Football Starter PackFootball | $25 | Football | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Hockey Starter PackHockey | $25 | Hockey | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| One Piece Starter PackOne Piece | $25 | One Piece | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Starter PackPokémon | $25 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Soccer Starter PackSoccer | $25 | Soccer | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Sports Starter PackSports | $25 | Sports | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Wildcard Starter PackCollectibles | $25 | Collectibles · Wildcard | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Fire & Electric packPokémon | $39 | Pokémon · Themed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Baseball Pro PackBaseball | $50 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Pro PackBasketball | $50 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Comic Pro PackComic | $50 | Comic · Marvel comics (CGC) | CGC-graded comic | Not stated |
| Football Pro PackFootball | $50 | Football | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Hockey Pro PackHockey | $50 | Hockey | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| One Piece Pro PackOne Piece | $50 | One Piece | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Pro PackPokémon | $50 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Soccer Pro PackSoccer | $50 | Soccer | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Sports Pro PackSports | $50 | Sports | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Wildcard Pro PackCollectibles | $50 | Collectibles · Wildcard | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon PSA 10 packPokémon | $59 | Pokémon · PSA 10 | PSA 10 graded only | Not stated |
| NFL Monday Night Matchup packFootball | $69 | Football · Event | Not stated | Not stated |
| One Piece PSA 10 packOne Piece | $69 | One Piece · PSA 10 | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| $100 Ancient Coins PackCollectibles | $100 | Collectibles · Coins | graded coin | Not stated |
| Baseball Master PackBaseball | $100 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Master PackBasketball | $100 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Football Master PackFootball | $100 | Football | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Hockey Master PackHockey | $100 | Hockey | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| One Piece Master PackOne Piece | $100 | One Piece | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Master PackPokémon | $100 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Soccer Master PackSoccer | $100 | Soccer | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Sports Master PackSports | $100 | Sports | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Wildcard Master PackCollectibles | $100 | Collectibles · Wildcard | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball SLAM PackBasketball | $120 | Basketball · SLAM Magazine | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| $150 U.S. Coins PackCollectibles | $150 | Collectibles · Coins | graded coin | Not stated |
| Pokémon Ultra (Spicy) packPokémon | $249 | Pokémon · Spicy | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | $132.40–$8,000 |
| $250 Ancient Coins PackCollectibles | $250 | Collectibles · Coins | graded coin | Not stated |
| Baseball Ultra PackBaseball | $250 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Ultra PackBasketball | $250 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Football Ultra PackFootball | $250 | Football | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Hockey Ultra PackHockey | $250 | Hockey | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| One Piece Ultra PackOne Piece | $250 | One Piece | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Average reveal $240; lowest reveal $176.40 |
| Pokémon Pikachu Van Gogh PackPokémon | $250 | Pokémon · Themed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Pokémon Ultra PackPokémon | $250 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Sports Ultra PackSports | $250 | Sports | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Wildcard Ultra PackCollectibles | $250 | Collectibles · Wildcard | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) packPokémon | $499 | Pokémon · Spicy | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| $500 Shipwreck Coins PackCollectibles | $500 | Collectibles · Coins | graded coin | Not stated |
| $500 U.S. Coins PackCollectibles | $500 | Collectibles · Coins | graded coin | Not stated |
| Baseball Platinum PackBaseball | $500 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Platinum PackBasketball | $500 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Football Platinum PackFootball | $500 | Football | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Hockey Platinum PackHockey | $500 | Hockey | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| One Piece Platinum PackOne Piece | $500 | One Piece | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Platinum PackPokémon | $500 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Soccer Platinum PackSoccer | $500 | Soccer | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Sports Platinum PackSports | $500 | Sports | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Wildcard Platinum PackCollectibles | $500 | Collectibles · Wildcard | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Diamond (Spicy) packPokémon | $999 | Pokémon · Spicy | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Baseball Diamond PackBaseball | $1,000 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Diamond PackBasketball | $1,000 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Comic Diamond PackComic | $1,000 | Comic · Independent comics (CGC) | CGC-graded comic | Not stated |
| Football Diamond PackFootball | $1,000 | Football | graded card | Not stated |
| One Piece Diamond PackOne Piece | $1,000 | One Piece | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Diamond PackPokémon | $1,000 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| $1,500 U.S. Coins PackCollectibles | $1,500 | Collectibles · Coins | graded coin | Not stated |
| Pokémon Legend (Spicy) packPokémon | $2,499 | Pokémon · Spicy | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Baseball Legend PackBaseball | $2,500 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Legend PackBasketball | $2,500 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Football Legend PackFootball | $2,500 | Football | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Pokémon Legend PackPokémon | $2,500 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Wildcard Legend PackCollectibles | $2,500 | Collectibles · Wildcard | Not stated | Not stated |
| Baseball Mythic PackBaseball | $5,000 | Baseball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Basketball Mythic PackBasketball | $5,000 | Basketball | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Classic Watch BoxWatch | $5,000 | Watch | graded watch | Not stated |
| Football Mythic PackFootball | $5,000 | Football | graded card | Not stated |
| Pokémon Mythic PackPokémon | $5,000 | Pokémon | graded card (PSA/BGS/CGC) | Not stated |
| Sports Mythic PackSports | $5,000 | Sports | graded card | Not stated |
| Rolex Watch BoxWatch | $11,000 | Watch | watch | Average item value $1,000 (as stated); top tier $44,000–$94,000 |
Rip responsibly
Pulls are random and a card can be worth far less than the pack. Set a budget before you start and stick to it.
Most apps offer spending limits and self-exclusion in settings. Free, confidential support: 1-800-GAMBLER.