Near Mint (NM):
Looks fresh out of the pack. Very minimal signs of wear. May have tiny scratches or nicks visible only under bright light. Cards should lay flat, feel crisp, and have clean edges and surfaces.
Lightly Played (LP):
Slightly loved. You might notice a few small scuffs, light edge wear, or mild clouding on the foil.
Moderately Played (MP):
You’ll see visible signs of wear like whitening on edges, small creases, or surface scratches.
Heavily Played (HP):
These cards have been through some battles. Expect major edge wear, noticeable creases, fading, or slight dirt.
Damaged:
Rough shape, think tears, bends, water damage, heavy dirt, or ink.
Misprint Cards:
Factory errors like miscuts, off-centers, double stamps, or upside-down backs are considered misprints.
Foreign Language Cards:
Foreign language cards do not include construct languages like Phyrexian.