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.
A card in Excellent condition will show signs of minor play. A card in this condition may exhibit one or more of the following:
All artist-signed cards that are otherwise in M/NM condition will be graded as Excellent.
A card in Good condition will show more significant wear. A card in this condition may exhibit one or more of the following:
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.
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:
You should assume that opaque sleeves will be required to play a Good condition card in sanctioned tournaments.