🔍 Pokémon Card Condition Guidelines
All cards are visually inspected and graded using the industry-standard condition scale. Please refer to the descriptions below to understand what each condition means:
🌟 Near Mint (NM)
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Appearance: Looks almost perfect. May have very slight imperfections visible only under close inspection.
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Edges & Corners: Sharp with minimal to no whitening.
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Surface: Clean, with no noticeable scratches or marks.
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Playability: Ideal for collectors or competitive players.
🔹 Note: Some cards may show slight factory flaws (e.g., centering issues) but still qualify as Near Mint.
🌟 Lightly Played (LP)
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Appearance: Slight signs of wear but still clean and attractive.
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Edges & Corners: May have minor whitening or nicks.
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Surface: Could have a few light scratches or scuffs that do not affect the card’s overall appearance significantly.
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Playability: Perfectly tournament-legal and collector-worthy.
🌟 Moderately Played (MP)
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Appearance: Noticeable signs of wear but still structurally intact.
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Edges & Corners: Moderate edge wear or whitening, possibly small dings.
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Surface: May show visible scratches, light scuffing, or a few small stains.
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Playability: Suitable for play, less ideal for high-end collecting.
🌟 Heavily Played (HP)
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Appearance: Heavier wear that impacts the visual appeal.
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Edges & Corners: Whitening, edge wear, or small bends.
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Surface: Visible scratches, scuffing, or marks; may include small creases that don’t affect playability.
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Playability: Still legal in tournament play if the card remains structurally sound and is sleeve-protected.
🌟 Damaged
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Appearance: Significant wear or damage.
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Edges & Corners: May be heavily worn, bent, torn, or frayed.
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Surface: May have water damage, heavy creasing, major staining, ink, or other structural issues.
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Playability: Likely not tournament-legal. Intended for casual play, art projects, or discounted collector purchases.
🔺 Note: Cards marked as "Damaged" are sold as-is and may not be eligible for return. Always refer to product photos or contact us for clarification.
✅ Additional Notes:
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Sleeving/Storage: All cards are stored in protective sleeves and handled with care.
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Subjectivity: Card condition is assessed visually and may vary slightly between sellers and buyers. We strive to be as transparent and fair as possible.
🛡️ Note: Condition is based on visual inspection and follows widely accepted TCG grading standards. We aim to be as accurate and transparent as possible. If you have questions about a specific card, feel free to contact us.