Use these categories when grading cards for your submission. Grade honestly — every card is re-checked on arrival.
| NM | Near Mint | Looks freshly pulled. No scratches, whitening, dents, or creases; sharp corners and a clean surface. Minor manufacturing flaws are OK. |
| LP | Lightly Played | Minor wear on close inspection — slight edge whitening, a light scratch, or a small surface blemish. Still very presentable. |
| MP | Moderately Played | Moderate, obvious wear: noticeable whitening, scratches, light scuffing, or minor border wear. No major creases or holes. |
| HP | Heavily Played | Major wear: heavy whitening, creasing, scratching, scuffing, or water/liquid marks. Structurally intact and identifiable. |
| DMG | Damaged | Severe damage: tears, holes, heavy creasing, water damage, or writing. Sold as-is. |
Condition categories follow the industry-standard grading used across the hobby. For the authoritative definitions, please refer to TCGplayer's official Card Condition Guide (linked below). "TCGplayer" is a trademark of its respective owner; CurioQuest Collectibles is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TCGplayer, and claims no ownership of their materials. Official guide: https://help.tcgplayer.com/hc/en-us/articles/221430307-Card-Conditioning-Overview