Condition guide
Grade your cards honestly to keep a good reputation
When in doubt between two grades, pick the lower one: buyers prefer to receive a card better than expected. Take photos of your actual copy, front and back, and mention any flaw in the description. More tips in seller protection.
NM — Near mint
Pristine or near-pristine. Looks like it just came out of the pack.
Allowed
- Up to one minor printing or factory defect.
- Slight glossy sheen wear from sleeving once.
- No visible scratches, scuffs or whitening on borders or corners.
Not allowed
- Any creases, bends or dents.
- Edge or corner whitening.
- Surface scratches visible at arm's length.
LP — Lightly played
Slight wear from light play. Borders and surface still mostly clean.
Allowed
- Minor border or corner whitening.
- Light shuffle or sleeve wear visible only under direct light.
- A few faint surface scratches.
Not allowed
- Creases or bends of any kind.
- Notable scratches that catch the eye at arm's length.
- Heavy edge whitening.
MP — Moderately played
Visible wear from regular play. Tournament-legal in opaque sleeves.
Allowed
- Moderate edge or corner whitening.
- Surface scratches visible at arm's length.
- A light crease that does not show through.
- Minor border discoloration.
Not allowed
- Major creases, bends or warping.
- Tears, water damage or ink/marker.
HP — Heavily played
Heavy wear. The card is recognizable and complete but clearly used.
Allowed
- Major edge whitening on multiple sides.
- Multiple visible creases.
- Surface scratching, scuffing or texture loss.
- Light bends or warping.
- Minor border discoloration or fading.
Not allowed
- Tears, holes or water damage.
- Markings that obscure the card name, art or text box.
DMG — Damaged
Severe damage. Sold as-is: disclose every flaw in the listing.
Allowed
- Tears, missing pieces or punctures.
- Water, food or other liquid damage.
- Heavy creasing, bending or warping.
- Writing, stamps or any marking on the card.
- Severe surface scratching.
Sealed and graded cards
Sealed product is listed as sealed (never opened, with factory wrap). Cards graded by a third-party company (PSA, BGS, CGC…) carry their grader's grade, not the scale above.