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Card Condition Guide

Grade your cards accurately before you value, trade or sell. Each tier below shows what to look for and roughly what it is worth versus a near-mint copy.

Near Mint (NM)

Looks pack-fresh. Sharp corners, clean surface, crisp edges.

100% of NM

What to look for

  • No whitening on the back
  • Sharp, square corners
  • No surface scratches or dents
  • Perfectly flat, no bend

Grading note

If the card shows wear beyond the points listed here, drop it one tier — buyers always grade stricter than sellers.

Lightly Played (LP)

Minor wear visible up close but the card still displays well.

85% of NM

What to look for

  • Slight edge whitening
  • One or two light surface scuffs
  • Very minor corner softening
  • No creases

Grading note

If the card shows wear beyond the points listed here, drop it one tier — buyers always grade stricter than sellers.

Moderately Played (MP)

Obvious handling wear that is visible from a normal viewing distance.

65% of NM

What to look for

  • Noticeable border whitening
  • Scratches across the holo
  • Rounded corners
  • Light bend, no through-crease

Grading note

If the card shows wear beyond the points listed here, drop it one tier — buyers always grade stricter than sellers.

Heavily Played (HP)

Significant wear. Still complete and playable in a sleeve.

40% of NM

What to look for

  • Heavy whitening all around
  • Creasing
  • Deep scratches or scuffing
  • Minor surface loss

Grading note

If the card shows wear beyond the points listed here, drop it one tier — buyers always grade stricter than sellers.

Damaged (DMG)

Structural damage — water, tears, ink, heavy creasing or missing material.

20% of NM

What to look for

  • Tears or missing pieces
  • Water damage
  • Writing or ink
  • Severe creasing

Grading note

If the card shows wear beyond the points listed here, drop it one tier — buyers always grade stricter than sellers.

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