Card Condition Grades and Standardization

Mint/Near Mint (NM)

• Like new with no signs of wear, clean surfaces, sharp corners and edges,
• No noticeable printing and manufacturing imperfections or flaws

(Default) Lightly Played + (LP+)

• Corners are sharp, surfaces are clean without noticeable grime, scuffs, or scratches.
• Minimal discoloration and clouding
• Minor printing/manufacturing imperfections are acceptable.
• Minimal fine scratch/scuff is acceptable under very close inspection.
• Estimated Price Decrease: 0-5% below NM price on average.

LP cards have minor wear but are still in good condition for gameplay. Lightly Played cards offer affordability and quality, making them popular among players and collectors

Moderately Played (MP)

• Moderate grime, wear, creases, bends, moderate edge wear, or corner wear
• Moderate printing/manufacturing imperfections
• Moderate discoloration or clouding
• Minimal peeling, rippling, delamination, or foreign substance
• 20-40% below NM price on average

MP cards show noticeable wear but are still playable. While they may not appeal to collectors seeking pristine cards, they are suitable for players looking for functional cards at a reduced price.

Heavily Played (HP)

• Major grime, wear, creases, bends, tears, or markings.
• Major printing/manufacturing imperfections
• Major discoloration or clouding
• Minor peeling, rippling, delamination, or foreign substance
• 40-60% below NM price on average.

HP cards are typically chosen by budget players or those who prioritize function over aesthetics. Collectors generally avoid heavily played cards unless they are exceptionally rare or valuable.

Damaged (DMG/D):

• Severe grime, wear, creases, bends, tears, or markings
• Severe discoloration, clouding, peeling, rippling, delamination, or foreign substance
• Indents, ceases, or bends that can be felt through a sleeve
• >60% below NM price on average.

DMG cards have severe flaws and are often unsuitable for official play or collection. They are significantly discounted due to their condition and are mainly sought after by casual players who need cards for gameplay rather than collectibility.

Factory Defects/Oddities

• Major printing/manufacturing error
• Miscut, filler, discard, or test print cards
• Sheet, ink, text, or color error
• Non-factory cut

Factory Defects/Oddity cards are products not manufactured as intended. Depending on the card’s playability and/or collectability, including severity and variations, some can be worth highly to the right connoisseur!