
TCG Singles Condition Guide

Magic: The Gathering Card Condition Guide
Near Mint (NM)
Near Mint cards should show minimal to no wear but may have some minor imperfections. These cards can range from 'Mint' to “Near Mint”. Generally Near Mint cards should look more or less like they have come directly from the pack with little to no play wear. Examples of some of the minor imperfections a Near Mint card can have are:
A few light nicks or dings
Light minor edge wear
Light corner wear
Minor scratchs or scuffing
Other minor imperfection
Too many imperfections and a card will be demoted to Slightly Played.
Foils in Near Mint condition should show minimal to no wear and also should have minimal to no ‘clouding’, scratches or scuffs on the front side of the card.
Slightly Played (SP)
Slightly Played cards can show minor wear and more of the same imperfections as Near Mint cards. Slightly Played cards can also have minor scratches and scuffs on the front and back from play wear. No additional imperfections for this category.
Foils in Slightly Played condition can show minimal wear and also can have minor ‘clouding’, scratches or scuffs on the front and back from play wear.
Signed and Stamped cards generally will be priced at Slightly Played condition at best before condition is taken into account.
Moderately Played (MP)
Moderately Played cards can show moderate wear and more imperfections than Slightly Played cards. Moderately Played cards can have more moderate scratches and scuffs on the front and back from play wear. Examples of additional imperfections a Moderately Played card can have are:
Binder dents
Minor shuffle creases
Minor dirt accumulation
Minor to moderate impressions
"Clouding"
Heavily Played (HP)
Heavily Played cards can show significant wear with more significant imperfections than Moderately Played cards. Examples of additional imperfections a Heavily Played card can have are:
Significant whitening on the back
Minor to moderate creases from folding
*Heavily Played cards may not be tournament playable, even if sleeved, based on the significant wear to the card.
Damaged (DMG)
Damaged Cards show extreme wear and more significant imperfections than Heavily Played cards. Examples of additional imperfections a Damaged card can have are:
Tears
Extreme creases from folding
Extreme whitening front or back
Liquid damage/stains
Inking
Significant dirt accumulation
Damaged and Unacceptable Items
We may not buy some cards that have too much extreme wear or damage. This includes but is not limited to examples such as:
Liquid damage
Inking or other markings
Peeling or splitting
Cuts and/or tears
Extreme edge and corner wear
Extreme creases
Extreme front surface scratches

Pokemon Card Condition Guide
Near Mint (NM)
Near Mint cards should show minimal to no wear but may have some minor imperfections. These cards can range from 'Mint' to “Near Mint”. Generally Near Mint cards should look more or less like they have come directly from the pack with little to no play wear. Examples of some of the minor imperfections a Near Mint card can have are:
A couple light nicks or dings
Extremely minor edge wear
Light corner wear
Minor scratchs or scuffing
Other minor imperfection
Multiple imperfections and a card will be demoted to Slightly Played.
The same applies to Near Mint Holos but they may also be slightly warped due to the materials of the cards.
Reverse Holos in Near Mint condition should show minimal to no wear and also should have minimal to no ‘clouding’, scratches or scuffs on the front side of the card.
Slightly Played (SP)
Slightly Played cards can show minor wear and more of the same imperfections as Near Mint cards. Slightly Played cards can also have minor scratches and scuffs on the front and back from play wear. No additional imperfections for this category.
Foils in Slightly Played condition can show minimal wear and also can have minor ‘clouding’, scratches or scuffs on the front and back from play wear.
Signed and Stamped cards generally will be priced at Slightly Played condition at best before condition is taken into account.
Moderately Played (MP)
Moderately Played cards can show moderate wear and more imperfections than Slightly Played cards. Moderately Played cards can have more moderate scratches and scuffs on the front and back from play wear. Examples of additional imperfections a Moderately Played card can have are:
Binder dents
Minor shuffle creases
Minor dirt accumulation
Minor to moderate impressions
"Clouding"
Heavily Played (HP)
Heavily Played cards can show significant wear with more significant imperfections than Moderately Played cards. Examples of additional imperfections a Heavily Played card can have are:
Significant whitening on the back
Minor to moderate creases from folding
*Heavily Played cards may not be tournament playable, even if sleeved, based on the significant wear to the card.
Damaged (DMG)
Damaged cards show extreme wear and more significant imperfections than Heavily Played cards. Examples of additional imperfections a Damaged card can have are:
Tears
Extreme creases from folding
Extreme whitening front or back
Liquid damage/stains
Inking
Significant dirt accumulation
Damaged and Unacceptable Items
We may not buy some cards that have too much extreme wear or damage. This includes but is not limited to examples such as:
Liquid damage
Inking or other markings
Peeling or splitting
Cuts and/or tears
Extreme edge and corner wear
Extreme creases
Extreme front surface scratches