Grading scale
How we grade
Every card is assessed against the published GetGraded scale, from 10 Flawless down to Authentic. Flawless is a distinct designation for perfect 50/50 centering.
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Slab photographs for each grade, using GetGraded's own clear-window photography. A photograph is shown where one is available; the remaining slots are marked as awaiting media.
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Complete grading table
Grade definitions and centring requirements
| Grade | Centring | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Flawless | 50/50 | No damage or imperfections on the card with perfect 50/50 centering. |
| 10 Gem Mint | 60/40 | No minor damage or imperfections on corners/edges/surface not visible without magnification or clear to the eye. With 60/40 centering. |
| 9.5 Mint+ | 60/40 | Some minor imperfections, whitening on corners/edges, one print line, with 60/40 centering. (Subgrade Only) |
| 9 Mint | 60/40 | Some minor imperfections, including whitening on one or two corners/edges, one or two minor print lines, with 60/40 centering. |
| 8.5 Near Mint+ | 70/30 | Minor imperfections, including whitening on one or two corners/edges. Light surface damage/print lines. With 70/30 centering. (Subgrade Only) |
| 8 Near Mint | 70/30 | Minor imperfections, including whitening on some corners/edges. Light surface damage/print lines. With 70/30 centering. |
| 7 Excellent | Not specified | Moderate imperfections, including whitening and silvering on corners/edges. Light holographic and surface damage. |
| 6 Good | Not specified | Major imperfections, including whitening and silvering on all corners/edges. Increased holographic scratches and heavier surface damage such as a single crease. |
| 5 | Not specified | Major imperfections, including heavy whitening and silvering on all corners/edges. Numerous holographic scratches and heavier surface damage including multiple creases. |
| 4 | Not specified | Major imperfections, including very heavy whitening and silvering on all corners/edges. Heavy holographic scratches and surface damage including multiple creases. |
| 3 | Not specified | Excessive imperfections, including very heavy whitening and silvering on all corners/edges. Heavy holographic scratches and surface damage including deep creases. |
| 2 | Not specified | Excessive damage, including heavily damaged corners/edges. Excessive whitening and silvering. Deep holographic scratches, heavy surface damage and multiple deep creases. |
| 1 | Not specified | 95% of the card is still intact. Excessive damage to corners/edges. Including excessive whitening and silvering, extreme surface damage and multiple deep creases. |
| A Authentic | Not specified | Authentic, the condition of the cards is extremely worn, excessive creases , extreme corner and edge damage or less than 95% of the card intact. |
Note
10 Flawless and 10 Gem Mint
10 Flawless has no damage or imperfections and perfect 50/50 centering. 10 Gem Mint is the former Pristine 10 designation, with 60/40 centering.