Card Condition Guide

We grade singles as accurately as possible under bright light and at multiple angles. Use this guide to understand what each condition means before purchasing.

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Please Note:
Product images are often stock images and do not represent the exact condition of the card you will receive (unless the listing states otherwise).

Condition Scale

Near Mint (NM) → Lightly Played (LP) → Moderately Played (MP) → Heavily Played (HP)

Category Near Mint
(or Better) 		Lightly Played
(Excellent) 		Moderately Played
(Very Good) 		Heavily Played
(Poor)
Corners Minor chipping Moderate whitening / chipping Major whitening / chipping Major whitening / chipping with one or more corners missing
Edges Minor chipping Moderate whitening / chipping Major whitening / chipping Major whitening / chipping with tears possible
Discoloration None Minor Moderate Major
Surface Indentations Minor Moderate Moderate to major Major
Creases None Minor Moderate to major Multiple major creases
Scratches / Scuffing Minor Moderate Moderate to major, some slight paper loss Major scratches / scuffing with paper loss, tears, and pinholes
Staining None Minor Moderate to major Major

Quick Tips

  • Holo scratches are easiest to see under a phone torch / direct light.
  • Whitening is most common on corners and edges.
  • If a card is borderline, we grade conservatively.

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