Condition Guide

M/NM (Mint / Near Mint)

A card in Mint / Near Mint condition will have no more than very minor wear, or may have a minor nick along one edge of the card.

EX (Excellent)

A card in Excellent condition will show signs of minor play. A card in this condition may exhibit one or more of the following:

• Very small marks on the sides of card
• Light wear around one or more edges of the card
• Minor corner wear
• Minor surface scratches
• Small binder bending
• Foils - minor clouding

All artist-signed cards that are otherwise in M/NM condition will be graded as Excellent.

GD (Good)

A card in Good condition will show more significant wear. A card in this condition may exhibit one or more of the following:

• Whitening around multiple sides
• Fading/whitening of front and/or back surface of the card
• Shuffling marks/creases at the edges of the card
• Distinct corner wear
• Moderate binder bending
• Clearly visible surface scratches
• Minor creasing
• Minor inking
• Very minor water damage
• Foils - major clouding

Good condition cards will also include:

a) All artist-signed cards that are otherwise in EX or GD condition.

b) All Premiere Event stamped cards that are otherwise in M/NM, EX or GD condition.

c) All cards which have been written on by previous owners, but are otherwise in NM or EX condition.

You should assume that opaque sleeves will be required to play a Good condition card in sanctioned tournaments.

HP (Heavily Played)

A card in Heavily Played Condition is a card that shows more significant wear or damage, and will not generally be sold on our website. A card in this condition may exhibit one or more of the following:

• Major Inking
• Physical Damage (minor tearing or holes)
• Heavy corner wear
• Major front or back whitening
• Creases
• Major water damage
• Writing on the front or back of the card
• Major shuffle creases
• Cards with very obvious surface damage, minor indentations etc
• Heavy, consistent, border wear

You should assume that opaque sleeves will be required to play a Good condition card in sanctioned tournaments.