Condition Standards

Roy’s Cards Condition Guide

Clear standards so you know exactly what you’re buying.

How we label raw cards

We condition raw cards using a consistent, wear-based system (not a numeric grade). Condition is determined by the type and severity of imperfections like edgewear, scratches, surface wear, and bends.

Slight = 1 pt
Minor = 2 pts
Moderate = 4 pts
Major = 8 pts

Condition tiers at a glance

Near Mint (NM)
Up to 3 pointsMinimal handling or play wear.
Lightly Played (LP)
Up to 6 pointsMinor wear; still looks very clean.
Moderately Played (MP)
Up to 12 pointsNoticeable wear from regular play.
Heavily Played (HP)
Up to 24 pointsSignificant visible wear.
Damaged (DMG)
Up to >24 pointsStructural/severe issues or wear beyond HP.

Note: Individual cards can have print/manufacturing characteristics. We judge those in context while applying wear consistently.

Details by condition

Near Mint (NM)
  • May include: very slight edgewear, minor scratches, tiny indentations, minor scuffing
  • Not allowed: surface wear, grime, bends/creases, faults, tears/holes
Lightly Played (LP)
  • May include: minor edgewear, minor scratches/scuffing, slight surface wear, minor indentations
  • Not allowed: structural damage (tears/holes), severe creases, major faults
Moderately Played (MP)
  • May include: noticeable edgewear, more scratches/scuffing, minor surface wear, moderate indentations, minor bends
  • Not allowed: structural damage (tears/holes), missing/illegible information
Heavily Played (HP)
  • May include: heavy edgewear, significant surface wear, multiple bends, moderate faults
  • Not allowed: damage beyond HP thresholds
Damaged (DMG)
  • Tears, holes, punctures, splitting, delamination
  • Severe creases/folding, liquid exposure, major warping
  • Foreign substances or non-manufacturing ink
  • Missing or illegible text/authentication marks

Based on TCGplayer Card Conditioning Standards (Updated March 2025).