Physical Condition Ratings

Near Mint (NM) Near Mint cards rarely show any play-related wear. With that said they may have a few insignificant flaws that are minor. Some examples of minor flaws that a Near Mint card may possess include: A Few Nicks or Dings, Mild Corner/Edge Wear, Minor Scratches. Centering is not factored into grade.

Lightly Played (LP) Lightly Played cards will show minimal wear to edges and corners of the card. There will be less than 4 flaws on the card from play (like a light scratch or a slight knick in the corner for example).

Moderately Played (MP) Moderately Played cards will have minor damage to corners, edges and surfaces that are obvious to the naked eye with some water damage, mild corner wear, scratches, light dirt build up on white edges and possibly more than one of these issues.

Heavily Played (HP) Heavily Played Cards have heavy wear on the card. They may have creases, folds, heavy whitening from surface wear (shuffling without sleeves over and over again), water damage, tearing, heavy border wear, etc.

Damaged (D) Damaged Cards have very heavy water damage, surface gouges, scratches, creases, written on, tears, etc, that may make the card not legal in tournaments.