The Wonderful World of CGC Pin Giveaways

In 2021, CGC Comics gave away its very first pin, and since then, the pin giveaway has become a fan‐favorite at major comic cons and trade shows. Modeled after the iconic CGC Comics grade box, the pins represent a new way to collect and show your CGC love. But like all great collections, achieving a full set is not easy. Join in on the fun, and see how many pins you can get! See you at the next show!

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Released CGC Pins and Their Rarity

Common Widely available    Variant Less available than Common    Exclusive Limited quantity    Ultra Exclusive Extremely limited

CGC Comics .5

Rarity: Common

The CGC .5 grade might be the lowest numerical grade that CGC Comics gives, but it is one of the most cherished additions to our pin giveaway.
 

CGC Comics 1.0

Rarity: Common

The CGC 1.0 pin was introduced in 2024 and is the second-to-lowest grade you can get on a comic. It gets a chuckle out of many, joking that it was supposed to be a CGC 10, but someone added a decimal point.

CGC Cards 1

Rarity: Common

Sneak Peek: This pin will debut at Le Gala in Paris, France, in April 2025, before its wide release at Fanatics Fest NYC on June 20-22, 2025. CGC 1 is the lowest grade you can get on a card, and while some may think this isn't great, many collectors get a kick out of receiving a Poor grade on their favorite cards.

CGC Comics 2.5

Rarity: Variant

The CGC 2.5 pin celebrates CGC's 25th anniversary in 2025! Starting at MegaCon, fans have the opportunity to obtain the 2.5 pin at shows, along with a special commemorative coin prize.

CGC Cards 9

Rarity: Common

Sneak Peek: So close to a Gem Mint 10, yet so far! This pin will debut at Le Gala in Paris, France, in April 2025, before its wide release at The National on July 30-August 3. Be on the lookout for this pin and more at shows that CGC is attending in 2025.

CGC Cards 9.5

Rarity: Common

Sneak Peek: Darn, the centering is just off! This pin will debut at Le Gala in Paris, France, in April 2025, before its wide release at Fanatics Fest NYC on June 20-22, 2025. Be on the lookout for this pin and more at shows that CGC is attending in 2025.

CGC Comics 9.6

Rarity: Variant

The CGC 9.6 pin made its debut in 2023. Darn, those color-breaking creases! Due to its unpopularity, it rarely makes an appearance in today’s pin giveaways.
 

CGC Comics 9.8

Rarity: Common

The CGC 9.8 pin is perhaps our most iconic grade pin. It is part of the OG collection that was released in 2021 and is still a very treasured pin.

CGC Comics 9.9

Rarity: Variant

The CGC Mint 9.9 pin has been a part of the mix since 2021 and has been a fan-favorite ever since — especially when the winner could walk away with the coveted CGC hoodie! This pin is more limited than the 9.8 pin, so it’s always a crowd-pleaser when it is pulled.

CGC Video Games 9.9

Rarity: Variant

This pin made its debut at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2024 and features gold plating and retro gaming-style numbers. It will be available only at select CGC Video Games shows, making it less common than the other CGC Comics pins.

CGC Comics Gem Mint 10

Rarity: Exclusive

The CGC Gem Mint 10 pin causes a lot of shouts (more like screams) of joy, high-fives from friends and jealous stares from onlookers. It’s very limited and pulling one means you also walk away with your very own slabbed comic! Gem Mint, baby! 

CGC Comics Gem Mint 10 — Glitter

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

And you thought Gem Mint 10 pin couldn’t get any better... Well, we added glitter, and hook the winner up with their very own CGC Signature Series-certified comic book! If the Gem Mint 10 pin is very limited this baby is ultra-limited.

CGC Cards Gem Mint 10

Rarity: Common

Sneak Peek: Now that's more like it! This pin will debut at Le Gala in Paris, France, in April 2025, before its wide release at Fanatics Fest NYC on June 20-22, 2025. CGC Gem Mint 10 is the second-to-highest grade you can receive on a CGC-certified card. We'd call that a win! Be on the lookout for this pin and more at shows that CGC is attending in 2025.

CGC x JSA Autograph 10

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin debuted at C2E2 2025 in the CGC Comics Pin Giveaway. It features gold plating and is modeled after the CGC x JSA autograph grade box on the back of a CGC x JSA comic label. This is the most exclusive reoccurring pin yet, with extremely limited quantities!

CGC Cards Pristine 10

Rarity: Common

The best of the best!  Getting this golden grade is the highlight of collecting CGC-certified cards, so we made a shiny gold Pristine 10 pin to match! This pin debuted in 2024 and is given away to submitters at select shows.

CGC Cards Pristine 10 — Variant

Rarity: Variant

Sneak Peek: Debuting at Fanatics Fest NYC on June 20-22, 2025, this variant pin is extremely rare — only 50 were made, and they'll only be available during shows in 2025. Make sure you get yours while supplies last!

CGC Elite Members

Rarity: Variant

Elite Members can receive an exclusive “Collect. Slab. Repeat.” pin at shows, while supplies last. Join or upgrade to an Elite Membership today and save BIG!

Event Exclusives

CGC 1.0 — CGC Video Games 1st Anniversary

Rarity: Exclusive

This pin was given out at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2023 in honor of the 1st birthday of CGC Video Games. The numbers are in a retro gaming style, with the 1 fashioned to look like a birthday candle. Unlike the other enamel-based pins, this has a glossy finish.

CGC 5.0 — Wolverine’s 50th Anniversary

Rarity: Common (in 2024)

This pin was designed for Wolverine’s 50th Anniversary, with the signature 3-claw marks and yellow color accent. These pins are only available for submitters at shows in 2024.

CGC 8.5 — Batman’s 85th Anniversary

Rarity: Common (in 2024)

This pin was designed for Batman’s 85th Anniversary, with silhouetted bats in flight and black color accent. These pins are only available for submitters at shows in 2024.

CGC 9.8 — Glow-in-the-Dark

Rarity: Exclusive

This pin was designed for New York Comic Con 2023, with a black ooze drip and glow-in-the-dark ink. It was available by playing our mystery pin giveaway.

CGC 10 — BFF Deadpool & Wolverine

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin is actually a set of two pins! Available at San Diego Comic Con 2024 and New York Comic Con 2024, this design mimics the Best Friends necklace featured on the official film poster for the Deadpool & Wolverine film.

CGC x MEFCC 10 — Middle East Film & Comic Con

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin is exclusive to submitters at Middle East Film & Comic Con 2025. Designed like the standard gold Gem Mint 10 pin, this pin features the number 10 in gold-accented Arabic over the numeric form.

CGC Legacy Logo Anniversary Pin

Rarity: Exclusive

This exclusive pin is being given out to submitters at events in 2025 to celebrate CGC's 25th anniversary. It features the original CGC logo from the company's launch in 2000.

CGC x SDCC 10 — San Diego Comic-Con

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin is exclusive to the pin giveaway at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Using the design of the Comic-Con International logo, this SDCC official Gem Mint 10 pin was approved with an extremely low print-run.

CGC x SDCC Málaga 10 — San Diego Comic-Con Málaga

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin is exclusive to submitters at SDCC Málaga 2025. With Málaga as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, this Gem Mint 10 pin is unique from others by mimicking his cubist style. 

Partner & Artist Exclusives

CGC 10 — Abominable Toys Godzilla x Chomp

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin is a 2024 exclusive, only available by playing the pin giveaways at San Diego Comic Con 2024 and New York Comic Con 2024. The Gem Mint 10 pin features Chomp’s footprints in this collaboration of epic proportions. 

CGC 10 — Big Time Collectibles

Rarity: Exclusive

Exclusive to Big Time Collectibles, this Gem Mint 10 Partner Pin features gold plating and a familiar superhero design in red and black.

CGC 10 — Clayton Crain

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin is exclusive to the Clayton Crain CGC Signature Series signing at San Diego Comic Con 2025. The Gem Mint 10 Artist Pin features gold plating and Crain's signature with blood splatter patterns.

CGC 1.0 — Comic Spot

Rarity: Exclusive

Exclusive to Comic Spot, this 1.0 Partner Pin features a white outline of Florida, red background, a black metallic finish and the Comic Spot logo indicating their headquarters location at its pointed end.

CGC 10 — DSTLRY

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

Premiering at SDCC 2025, this Gem Mint 10 collaborative pin features the DSTLRY logo in place of the 1 and the publisher’s signature pink and yellow colors.

CGC 10 — John Giang Art

Rarity: Exclusive

This pin is exclusive to the artist John Giang. The Gem Mint 10 Artist Pin features gold plating, the text "John Giang Art" in black and Giang's signature in pink.

CGC 10 — Unknown Comics

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin was exclusive to the pin giveaway at New York Comic Con 2024. The Gem Mint 10 collaborative pin features gold plating and the Unknown Comics hooded figure logo.

CGC 10 — Whatnot

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin was exclusive to submitters of the Whatnot Foil Variant Pack at New York Comic Con 2024. The Gem Mint 10 collaborative pin features the Whatnot logo and signature yellow, along with claw marks, two bullet holes in the 0 and a “’24 Foil Variant Pack” notation.

CGC 10 — VeVe

Rarity: Ultra Exclusive

This pin was exclusive to the pin giveaway at New York Comic Con 2024. The Gem Mint 10 collaborative pin features gold plating and the two-tone green heart VeVe Comics logo.

Ready to play the pin giveaway?

The pin giveaway is part of nearly every comic con and trade show that CGC Comics attends. Just find our booth and come have some fun with us! 

Psst… we recommend getting there early as we have a set amount each day, and we run out fast!

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