Card Quality Guide

Unlike cards in physical packs, we guarantee Near Mint or better. Get top-quality cards every time, surpassing what physical packs can offer.

All of our cards are in Near Mint condition.

How Grading Works

Near Mint is a card with minimal handling or play wear. Every card can carry up to 4 points of imperfection and still qualify — each imperfection is scored on this scale:

Slight · 1ptMinor · 2ptsModerate · 4ptsMajor · 8pts

Slightimpacts a minimal surface area of the card.

Minorimpacts a noticeable surface area of the card.

Moderateimpacts a significant surface area of the card.

Majorimpacts a surface area beyond the limits of the other severities.

Possible Imperfections

Scratch

A mark that cuts or scrapes the card’s surface, removing a thin layer of material.

Terms: Score, Gouge

Scuffing

A pattern of light scratches or surface abrasions affecting an area of the card.

Terms: Scratch Groups, Clouding, Blister/Sleeve Glaze, Buffing

Indentation

A depression pressed into the card’s surface without necessarily cutting or removing material.

Terms: Dent, Ding, Impression

Edgewear

Wear, whitening, or chipping that appears along the outside edges of the card.

Terms: Whitening, Chipping, Fraying

Defect

A visible printing, cutting, or manufacturing irregularity affecting the card’s appearance.

Terms: Print Line, Ink Defect, Misprint, Cut Defect

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