Condition Ranking

Card Condition Guide

We follow international standards for trading card conditions so that collectors know exactly what they’re getting.

🔹 Near Mint (NM)

• Pack-fresh, flawless card.
  
• No scratches, whitening, or printing defects.
  

🔹 Lightly Played (LP)

• Card may have slight edge whitening or surface marks.
  
• Small shuffle wear or minor border wear visible under close inspection.
  
• Still great for collections and play.
  

🔹 Moderately Played (MP)

• Noticeable wear on edges and/or surface.
  
• May have light creases, scratches, or whitening.
  
• Still tournament legal but clearly used.
  

🔹 Heavily Played (HP)

• Significant wear with creases, scratches, or bends.
  
• Whitening and edge wear are very visible.
  
• Suitable for play but not ideal for collectors.
  

🔹 Damaged (DMG)

• Severe damage such as heavy creases, water damage, ink marks, or tears.
  
• Not tournament legal.
  
• Best for casual play or placeholder collections.