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10.
Gem Mint

A Total Grading Gem Mint 10 is a card that is considered the highest quality in the collecting world. It must have four undamaged corners, sharp edges, and a flawless surface. A Total Grading 10 will not show any marks, stains, or other signs of damage, and its centering will be nearly perfect, with less than a 60/40 split. While there may be very minor defects present, they will not take away from the overall appeal of the card.

9.
Mint

A Total Grading Mint 9 is a card that is almost as perfect as a Gem Mint 10 card. This grade may have a small flaw in the corners, edges, or the surface, but it is still considered to be in exceptional condition. In order to receive this grade, the card must have centering that is better than 65/35 for any opposite pair on the front, and 70/30 for any opposite pair on the back of the card.

8.
Near Mint - Mint

A Total Grading Near Mint - Mint 8 card will look quite similar to a 9, but might have a few small imperfections like whitening in the corners, edges, or surface. The centering of the card should be better than 70/30 for the front and 75/25 for the rear.

7.
Near Mint

A Total Grading Near Mint 7 is a card that is almost in perfect condition but has slight wear that is a bit more noticeable than a Near Mint - Mint 8 card. This wear might include some visible damage on the edges, corners, or surfaces, like whitening. Additionally, there may be more evident printing defects present. In terms of centering, the card must have greater than 75/25 centering for any opposite pair on the front and 80/20 centering for any opposite pair on the rear of the card.

6.
Excellent - Mint

A Total Grading Excellent - Mint 6 card would exhibit some noticeable damage or printing defects. Specifically, there might be multiple instances of whitening on the corners or edges, and these areas may not have crisp edges. In terms of centering, the front of the card must have a greater than 80/20 ratio for any opposite pair, and the same goes for the rear of the card.

5.
Excellent

A Total Grading Excellent 5 could display more visible printing defects and damage. You might notice misshapen corners with whitening or fraying, along with noticeable edges. Scratches could obscure the focal points of the card, such as the artwork or text. To meet this grade, the card's centering should be better than 80/20 for any opposite pair on the front and 80/20 for any opposite pair on the rear of the card.

4.
Very Good

A Total Grading Very Good card is considered to have moderate wear and tear, with visible scratching in key areas like the artwork or text. The corners may be slightly misshapen, and the edges could be warped or dull. For a card to be considered Very Good, the centering must be greater than 80/20 for both the front and rear opposite pairs of the card.

3.
Good

A Total Grading Good 3, is a card that may show signs of wear and tear in various areas. This may include visible scratching on important parts like the artwork and text, as well as misshapen corners and warped edges. Additionally, there could be clear defects present on the card. It's worth mentioning that for a card to meet the criteria of a Total Grading Good 3, the centering must be greater than 85/15 for both front and rear opposite pairs.

2.
Fair

A Total Grading Fair 2 card potentially displays diminished integrity in various aspects. Signs of wear, such as substantial scratching on significant parts like the artwork or text, may be noticeable. The corners might be distorted, and the edges could be bent or dulled. Clear imperfections might be evident in any critical areas of the card. Centering is also a crucial factor, with a requirement for a greater than 85/15 ratio for opposite pairs on both the front and rear of the card.

1.
Poor

A Total Grading Poor 1 card exhibits significant loss of integrity in multiple areas. It shows heavy scratching across vital parts such as the artwork or text, and its corners are likely misshapen with warped or dull edges. Noticeable defects can be found throughout the card. Additionally, the centering should be greater than 85/15 for any opposite pair on both the front and rear of the card.