MAI GIOCATA / NEVER PLAYED
Near Mint (NM)
A Near Mint
card looks like it has never been played without sleeves. Small
allowances can be made, but the card generally shows no wear.
The
border of NM card can have small white spots, but they must be very few
and very small. When the card is inspected under bright daylight, the
surface must generally appear clean. It can have a few minor spots, but
scratches can never be allowed for NM cards.
Generally a Near Mint
card is in a condition that would make it considered unmarked if played
in an unsleeved deck. (Not recommended!)
As the Mint grade is often
not used for cards of newer expansions, Near Mint usually means Near
Mint or better (equivalent to the American NM/M grade)