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| Mint | A card without any flaws. Centering must be at least 60/40 in both directions. Four perfect corners. Smooth edges. Original color and gloss. | ||
| Near Mint to Mint (NM/MT) | A card with one minor flaw. For example, one corner may exhibit the slightest wear, or a very mild print flaw may be present. Centering must be at least 60/40 in both directions. Strong color and original gloss are present. |
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| Near Mint Plus (NM+) | A card with two very minor flaws. For example, one or two corners may exhibit extremely light wear, or a barely noticeable print flaw may be present. Centering must be at least 65/35 in both directions. |
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| Near Mint (NM) | A card with strong corners, although two or three may show very light wear. Centering must be at least 70/30 in both directions. Picture may show the slightest color imperfection. |
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| Excellent to Mint+ (EX/MT+) | Cards in this category are generally in NM in all respects but centering. In this grade, centering must be at least 80/20 in both directions. |
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| Excellent to Mint (EX/MT) | Two or three fuzzy corners. A minor printing defect may be present. Centering must be at least 80/20 in both directions. |
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| Excellent+ (EX+) | May show moderate wear at each corner. May show some loss of original color. Centering must be at least 85/15. Generally, exhibits some positive characteristic which distinguishes the card from one in EX. |
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| Excellent (EX) | May show moderate wear at each corner. Light surface wear may be present. Print spots or minor focus imperfections may be present as well. Centering must be at least 90/10. |
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| Very Good to Excellent (VG/EX) | This is the highest grade for any card with a crease. Cards in this category will contain, at worst, one very light, almost imperceptible, crease. May show light to moderate wear at each corner. Light surface wear or a small stain may be present. Centering must be at least 90/10. |
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| Very Good (VG) | Often, cards in this category will contain a light crease. Corners may show moderate wear. Card may be printed significantly off-center. | ||
| Good | May exhibit two moderate creases or one crease which breaks the paper surface. The player's image should be clear, however. | ||
| Fair | May exhibit multiple creases, and significant wear on surface and corners. No missing pieces. Possible paper loss. |
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| Poor | Badly rounded corners, writing, trimming, heavy creasing, staining, and tearing are common characteristics of this grade reserved for the worst condition cards. A portion of the card may also be missing. Usually a card used as a filler until a suitable replacement can be found. |
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