Card Conditions & Grading
 
 

Our store's notations for the condition of cards sold are as follows:

 

 

Supplementary Notes:

 

・There may be differences in printing or processing depending on the country of manufacture. However, we do not accept requests for products to be from a specific country unless explicitly stated in the product name.

 

・There may be differences in printing or processing depending on the country of manufacture. However, we do not accept requests for products to be from a specific country unless explicitly stated in the product name.

 

For items slightly better or worse than the conditions listed below, we may use notations like EX+ or NM-.
+: The condition is better than other items with the same condition notation but not enough to be classified in the next higher rank.
-: The condition is worse than other items with the same condition notation but not enough to be classified in the next lower rank. 

 

NM (Near Mint):

 

This applies to items that are unused after pack opening in our store and to purchased cards that show no signs of use.
This includes slight whitening, scratches, or scuffs, including initial damage. Unless specifically stated in the product name, the condition is generally Near Mint.
Unless specifically stated in the product name, the condition is generally Near Mint.

 

Minor whitening

Minor frame misalignment

Minor defects in the security stamp

Scratches from the production process

Scratches from the production process

Scratches from the production process

 

If initial scratches, color differences, or other printing defects common to the majority of a specific card or product line are observed, they may be sold as Near Mint.

 

Seam of Step and Complete FOIL

Whitening in Jumpstart 2022

Color variation in March of the Machine: The Aftermath

 


EX (Excellent):

 

Condition with mild whitening, scratches, or scuffs, or purchased cards with minimal signs of use.
The condition is worse than Near Mint but does not affect playability.

 

　 　

Mild corner bends

Minor FOIL peeling

 


LPLD (Light Played):

 

Condition with noticeable whitening, scratches, or scuffs. Clearly used, intended for play purposes.

 

　 　

Noticeable whitening

Noticeable scuff marks

 


PLD (Played):

 

Cards with very significant initial damage or printing defects, or with extensive damage such as water damage, bending, wrinkles, or peeling, requiring sleeves for gameplay.

 

　 　 　 　

Severe bending