The Grading
Scale

Nearly perfect, with only the most minute imperfections.

• Centering at least 55/45 or better on the front, 60/40 or better on the back.
• No noticeable wear; one micro flaw may appear under magnification.
• Exceptional eye appeal and overall presentation.

A superb card with minimal flaws.

• Centering typically 60/40 or better.
• May show one or two minor flaws — a faint print line, slight corner tip wear, or a subtle edge nick.
• Still retains a clean, crisp appearance.

Beautiful overall, with only slight wear under close inspection.

• Minor surface scratches, small print lines, or light corner touches may be visible.
• Retains most of its original gloss and sharpness.
• Excellent eye appeal for collectors and display.

Minor wear, but still clean and visually strong.

• Noticeable but light edge or corner wear and small surface marks.
• Slight whitening or faint scuffing, but no major damage.
• Excellent overall presentation for display or collection.

Shows moderate signs of handling or play.

• Noticeable whitening or edge wear, small surface scratches, or light creases.
• Colors and artwork remain intact and appealing.
• A strong mid-grade example with solid structure.

Clearly played, but still retains decent presentation.

• Moderate corner wear, surface scratching, or a light crease that doesn't break the surface.
• Gloss slightly dulled, but the card remains well-kept and structurally sound.
• A collectible card with good overall integrity.

Moderate to heavy wear with visible flaws.

• Multiple areas of whitening, corner rounding, or surface wear.
• May include light creasing or small indentations.
• Still visually identifiable and intact.

Heavily played, but complete and legible.

• Obvious creasing, edge wear, and surface scuffing.
• Some fading or grime may be present, but the card remains intact.
• Good for play or nostalgic value.

Well-worn with major visible flaws.

• Rounded corners, heavy creasing, or minor staining.
• Gloss mostly gone, but the card remains complete and unaltered.
• Suitable for filler or nostalgic purposes.

Severely damaged or heavily played.

• Creases, tears, stains, or missing material.
• May show writing, water damage, or major surface loss.
• A placeholder card with historical or sentimental significance only.

Genuine and verified — condition beyond the numeric scale.

• Extremely worn: excessive creasing with extreme corner and edge damage.
• Less than 95% of the card intact.
• Encapsulated to certify authenticity rather than condition.