Card Conditions & Grading Guide
All single cards sold in our store are authentic and inspected. We grade conservatively to ensure buyers receive cards that meet or exceed expectations.
Our Condition Scale
Mint (M)
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Virtually flawless
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No visible wear on edges, corners, or surface
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No scratches, bends, or whitening
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Cards are typically pack-fresh and immediately protected
Note: Mint cards may still have very minor factory imperfections.
Near Mint (NM)
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Extremely light wear, if any
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Possible tiny edge whitening or faint surface mark visible only under close inspection
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Corners are sharp and overall appearance is clean
This is the most common condition for high-quality singles.
Lightly Played (LP)
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Minor but noticeable wear
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Light edge whitening, small surface scratches, or slightly worn corners
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No major creases or damage
Moderately Played (MP)
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Clear signs of play
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Noticeable edge wear, surface scratches, or minor bends
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Card remains fully intact and sleeve-playable
Heavily Played (HP)
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Heavy wear from extensive use
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Significant whitening, creases, scuffs, or surface damage
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Still authentic, but clearly worn
Damaged (DMG)
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Major flaws affecting appearance or structure
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Deep creases, tears, water damage, ink marks, or peeling
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Sold as-is and priced accordingly
Additional Notes
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Grading Subjectivity: Grading is subjective. We err on the side of caution when assigning conditions.
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Foil cards may exhibit curling (“pringle”) due to humidity and climate conditions.
This is a common and well-known characteristic of foil cards across all modern TCGs and is not considered damage.Curling alone does not affect a card’s condition grade unless accompanied by creases, bends, or surface damage.
Foil cards can typically be flattened through proper storage (sleeving, top loaders, binders, or controlled humidity environments).
