MINT AAA (MT AAA) | A virtually perfect card. Four perfectly sharp corners, sharp focus and full original gloss and texture. Free of staining, scratches, dents and discoloration. Image is centered. A small exception can be made only for printing imperfections that do not affect the overall appeal of the card. |
MINT AA (MT AA) | In superb condition, it can only exhibit minor flaws such as slightly off-centered printing and minor printing imperfections. A very light scratch or stain may be detected upon close inspection. |
MINT A (MT A) | Super high end, that appears Mint 9 at first glance but upon closer inspection can exhibit: slight fraying of 1 or 2 corners, some loss of the original gloss, discoloration, or minor but visible stains or scratches on the surface. |
EXCELLENT (XC) | Excellent overall appeal, very minor rounding of the corners or minor chipping on the edges. Several light scratches might be visible upon inspection. Might show some off-whiteness of borders. |
VERY GOOD (VG) | Surface wear is noticeable but modest, might have light scuffing or scratches. Some original gloss is still retained. A light crease might be visible. The overall appeal is still very good. |
GOOD (GD) | Corners show rounded and the surface wear is starting to become obvious. A good card may have scratching, scuffing, light staining or chipping. There might be several creases and the gloss might be completely absent. It may show considerable discoloration. |
FAIR (FR) | Shows extreme wear, scuffing, scratching, staining, or chipping. Despite the wear, it is still fully intact and can be framed and presented as a whole. |
POOR (PR) | Same as FAIR be additionally it can have more serious defects or even missing parts to an extent that it becomes difficult to be identified and graded. |