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Condition & Grading Guide

Single card conditions

  • Near Mint (NM) — looks fresh from the pack. Minimal to no wear.
  • Lightly Played (LP) — minor edge or corner wear, light scratches. Great for binders and decks.
  • Moderately Played (MP) — noticeable wear, whitening, or scuffing. No creases.
  • Heavily Played (HP) — heavy wear, possible minor creases.
  • Damaged (DMG) — tears, bends, water damage, or writing.

Graded cards

Graded cards are authenticated and sealed by a third-party company. Each listing shows the grading company, the grade, and the certification number so you can verify it on the grader’s website before you buy.

  • PSA — 1 to 10 (10 = Gem Mint).
  • BGS (Beckett) — 1 to 10 in half points, with subgrades. Black Label = perfect 10s.
  • CGC — 1 to 10 in half points; Pristine 10 is the top.
  • SGC, TAG, ACE — 1 to 10 scales.