Mint/Near Mint: This card shows almost no wear, and has NOT been played.
Excellent: There is wear on this card, although it may not be directly visible, you have to look for it. It will have more than a few slight dings, may have some slight whitening to the edges and some light surface scratches but barely detract from the card.
Very Good: This card has obviously been played, but not heavily. It has minor scratches and/or less than perfect edges. It can have minor creases, mostly visible close up.
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