Hareruya lists and grades the cards as the following 6 types.
Condition Supplement
| + | It is slightly stronger than the corresponding condition, but not quite as strong as the next level above it (it is slightly inferior to the immediately higher level’s “-” distinction). |
|---|---|
| - | It is slightly poorer than the corresponding condition, but not quite as poor as the next level below it (it is slightly superior to the immediately lower levels “+” distinction). |
| Inked | The card has ink on the surface. |
| Signed | The card has a signature. |
| Sunburn | The printed surface of the card faded due to sunlight. |
Please understand these are all Hareruya grading guidelines.
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Near Mint (NM)+~-
Cards in Near Mint condition may show minimal wear, slight scratches etc.
NM - Front side
NM - Back side
NM - Slight Wear
NM - Minor Corner Wear
NM - Foil
NM - Minor Whitening
NM - Foil seams during production
NM - White chips during printing on FtV series
NM - Irregularities in printing during the printing process
NM - Scratches during the production process
NM - Scratches during the production process
NM - Scratches during the production process
NM - White chips during the manufacturing process
NM - Slight back side dent during the manufacturing process①
NM - Slight back side dent during the manufacturing process②
NM - Hologram Marking
NM - Printing Error
NM - Foil curve with natural cause
NM - Innistrad Block initial manufacturing damage
NM - Dragons of Tarkir initial manufacturing damage
NM - Initial manufacturing damage caused when printing
NM - Slight initial manufacturing damage
*Please note these are examples. Depending on the size of the damage will change the grading.
Slightly Played (SP)+~-
Cards in Played condition show slight wear, dirt, scratches, etc.
SP - Slight Dent
SP - Slight Corne Wear
SP - Slight Indention
SP - Foil Slight Depression
SP - Foil Slight Dent
SP - Foil Bumps caused during manufacturing process
SP - Foil chips caused during manufacturing process
SP - Slight wear on wide area
SP - Minor dirt on wide area
SP - Initial manufacturing damage on wide area
SP - Foil whitening
*Please note these are examples. Depending on the size of the damage will change the grading.
Moderately Played (MP)+~-
The card has some slight indentations, scuffing, and dirt build up. It would not be suitable for collection, but it is fit for use in a solid sleeve.
MP - Corner Wear
MP - Binder Impressions
MP - Mid-Card Whitening
MP - Multiple Dents
MP - Definite Wear
MP - Very Visable Corner Wear
MP - Foil Whitening
MP - Minor Dirt
MP - Riffle Damage on one side of the Card
MP - Large and noticeable defects among the initial manufacturing damage.
*Please note these are examples. Depending on the size of the damage will change the grading.
Heavy Played (HP)+~-
The card is clearly scratched with noticeable dirt or grime buildup. Even with a solid sleeve, this card could
not be used in a tournament.
If a card has any of the following characteristics, it is automatically, unconditionally classified under this
ranking:
・The card has a major crease
・The card is torn
・The card has clear water damage
HP - Shuffle Damage
HP - Heavily Pressed Dents
HP - Extreame Wear
HP - Extreame Whitening
HP - Extreme Dents
HP - Small Water Damage
HP - Creasing
HP - Sunburn
HP - Sunburn
HP - Signed
*Please note these are examples. Depending on the size of the damage will change the grading.
Poor (POOR)+~-
Even in a sleeve, these graded cards are not suitable for tournament usage.
Double sleeving is recommended for use.
*Please note these are examples. Depending on the size of the damage will change the grading.
Damaged (DAMAGE)+~-
Damaged cards are torn, have significant water damage, are bent or warped, or have severe bends. Even with a
solid sleeve, this card may not be able to use in a tournament.
Please check with the tournament judge if the card is playable in the tournament.
If a card has any of the following characteristics, it is automatically, unconditionally classified under this
ranking:
・Any Tear
・Any Delamination
*Please note these are examples. Depending on the size of the damage will change the grading.
Quality Variations in the Production Process
Any differences in printing or cutting during the manufacturing process will not affect the rank of the
condition,
and if there is no description, we will treat them as the same item.
Example.
・Shading of printing, misalignment within the frame
・Foil processing gloss and seams (e.g., Masterpiece series)
・Cutting of cards (those enclosed in pre-constructed products such as Challenger decks may differ from those in
booster packs)
・Differences in Printing Color and Process
Differences in colors due to printing (from left to right: A, B, and C)
A Enlarged
B Enlarged
C Enlarged
・Draft/Set Booster Editions and Collector Booster Editions
Difference by sealed pack (Left: Draft / Set Booster Editions and, Right: Collector Booster Editions)
Corner of Draft / Set Booster Editions
Corner of Collector Booster Editions
・The foil difference of Kaladesh Inventions
Our company classify the foil difference as written below.
【Matte Foil】: There is a matte coating on the art and text part of cards. There is almost no glare on specified area of cards.
Matte Foil①
Matte Foil②
【Fullface Gloss Foil】: There is strong glare on the art and text part of cards.
Fullface Gloss Foil
・Misalignment within the frame
Misalignment within the frame
Misalignment within the frame
Misalignment of lettering
*Please note these are examples. Depending on the size of the damage will change the grading.