Collector's guide
Everything you need to understand condition, set codes and authenticity when you collect Pokémon cards.
The condition scale
MMintThe card is essentially perfect with no visible signs of use.
NMNear MintVery nice condition with minimal signs of use. Minor surface marks or light edge and corner wear may show on closer inspection.
EXExcellentMinor visible wear such as small scratches, whitening or light edge wear, but still in nice condition.
LPLight PlayedClearer signs of use such as scratches, whitening and light wear on edges and corners.
PLPlayedNoticeably used with visible wear, several scratches, whitening or minor damage.
PRPoorHeavily worn or damaged, may have creases, larger damage or other clear defects.
Set code and card number
All cards are labeled with set code and card number for easier identification, for example Charizard (MEW 199), where MEW is the set code and 199 is the card number.
Authenticity and quality
All cards are carefully inspected to ensure authenticity and quality before sale. Read more about exactly how we check them on the page Condition and authenticity.
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