Our 1-to-10 grading scale accurately reflects the overall condition of each card and determines its market value. Discover below our grading levels and what they mean.
Grade
Condition
Description
10
Perfect
A virtually perfect card, with all four subgrades graded 10.
10
Gem Mint
Card in perfect condition, with a smooth surface and no visible defects. Colors and cuts are uniform. Corners and edges are sharp. Slight factory imperfections are tolerated.
9.5
Mint+
Card in near-perfect condition with minor factory or wear defects that do not affect the overall appearance of the card.
9
Mint
Card in near-perfect condition with minimal flaws such as micro-scratches or small white spots on the corners and/or edges.
8
Near Mint
Visually appealing card despite slight imperfections such as micro-scratches, small white dots on corners and/or edges, or minor factory defects (print lines, uneven cutting, etc.).
7
Excellent
Overall good visual appearance, but evident wear under inspection, including partially whitened corners and edges, and light to moderate surface scratches.
6
Very Good
Moderate and clearly visible wear: noticeably whitened corners and edges, stains, marks, or surface dullness, as well as apparent print lines or scratches.
5
Good
Noticeable wear: light crease possible, damaged edges and corners, dulled and scratched surface, dents and/or slight warping.
4
Average
Damaged card with visible wear but still structurally intact: light creases, whitened edges and/or heavily worn corners, handling marks and/or light stains, major loss of visual appeal.
3
Fair
Heavily damaged card: pronounced creases, deep scratches, severely worn corners, visible stains, possible signs of moisture, and significant loss of readability or integrity.
2
Poor
Severe damage: partial tear, deep creases or heavy stains, very worn corners, and heavily altered surface (warped, scratched, or stained). Still readable but with a highly deteriorated appearance.
1
Very Poor
Severe deterioration: missing parts, barely readable text, extreme creasing. Surface and structure are heavily damaged.
A
Authentic
Card whose authenticity has been certified by our team.
OC
Off-Centered
Card with a centering deviation greater than 70% on the front or back, while still retaining all its original elements.
MP
Misprint
Card that has suffered a printing error such as incorrect coloration, brightness, or misaligned elements. It may also show vertical factory warping.
MC
Miscut
Card with an irregular cut, resulting in missing parts or the appearance of more than one card on the same print.
CP
Crimped
A crimped card shows an indentation caused by packaging machines, usually along the edges.
MK
Marked
Card showing ink or pen marks, or traces left by such markings.
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