GenesisTCG Condition Guide

All unsealed cards listed at GenesisTCG are sorted into categories.  Please be aware that all unsealed cards have a varying level of imperfections and this will be detailed specifically for each card.

Please see the below condition guide for more specific details:


Near Mint:  Cards in Near Mint (NM) condition show minimal-to-no wear from shuffling, play or handling and can have a nearly unmarked surface, crisp corners and unblemished edges outside of a few minimal flaws. A Near Mint card may have a minuscule edge nick or a minute scratch or two, but overall look almost unplayed with no major defects or flaws.


Lightly Played:  Cards in Lightly Played (LP) condition may have minor border or corner wear or even just slight scuffing or scratches. There are no major defects such as liquid damage, bends or issues with the structural integrity of the card. Noticeable imperfections are okay, but none should be too severe or at too high in volume.

Moderately Played:  Cards in Moderately Played (MP) condition can have border wear, corner wear, scratching or scuffing, creases or whitening or any combination of mild examples of these imperfections.

Heavily Played:  Cards in Heavily Played (HP) condition show a severe amount of wear. Cards with less than 30% of the surface being liquid damaged are typically accepted but may be considered Damaged if especially detrimental. HP cards can have one small instance of missing ink (such as if something is stuck to a card, then removed and pulls away part of the card), along with major creasing, whitening and border wear if the card can still be sleeve playable.

Damaged:  Cards in Damaged condition can exhibit a tear, bend or crease that may make the card illegal for tournament play, even in a sleeve. If more than 30% of the card is damaged by liquid, it's considered Damaged. Cards in Damaged condition may have extreme border wear, extreme corner wear, heavy scratching or scuffing, folds, creases or tears or other damages that impact the structural integrity of the card.

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