Mint (m)
This card is fresh out of the pack, and has never been played. There are absolutely no marks, stains, nicks, or wear anywhere on the card. The edges and corners must be perfect. The card must be centered perfectly, with no ink stains, or manufactures defects. This grade is usually fount on cards straight form the pack. Very few cards will ever receive this grade.

Near-Mint (n)
This is a card with no marks, tears, or dents. The edge of the card should have no white flecking. There may be some slight signs of handling, although no major damage. Some minor print defects or off-center is acceptable. Most cards will be near-mint when they come out of the pack.

Excellent (e)
This is a card that will appear to be mint when examined only briefly or thru a card sleeve. There may be some small nicks, or flecking along the edges of the card. Small scratches or scuffing on the front or back of the card would also drop the card from near-mint to this level. There is still no major damage or flaws on the card.

Fine (f)
This card has a lightly played look to it and will have light play whitening present on up to all 4 edges of the card, but not to a substantial amount in the center of the card. There are still no distinguishing marks, creases, or scratches. The card would be playable in any deck, other then an all mint deck, where it might stand out. This card might be slightly off center, or have signicicant flaws on the front of the card.

Good (g)
This card has a heavily played look to it and will have play whitening present on all 4 edges of the card and also in the center of the card. Some more major flaws on the fromt of the card, including priting mistakes, ink stains, or limited writting. This card would stand out clearly in a deck of Excellent or near-mint cards. There my be some minor warping, bending or creases presents as well.

Poor (p)
Poor (P): This card has distinguishing marks, creases, scratches, holes, bends, or tears. Major writing, large ink stains, or disfigurations on the back of the card would make it poor. Also included are miscut, poorly centered, or crimped cards. Cards that are doctored or altered are also considered poor. Must be played in a colored sleeve.

Bad (b)
Large holes or missing pieces. Major water or ink damage. This card can be identified as a magic card but that is about it. This card would only see use if it was extremely rare or valuable, and absolutely in a colored sleeve.