10 GEM MINT
- Corners: Razor sharp, no whitening or wear
- Edges: Clean and crisp, no chipping or fraying
- Surface: Perfect—no scratches, print lines, or blemishes
- Overall: A flawless card in every visible aspect
9 MINT
- Corners: Nearly perfect with only one or two tiny flaws visible under magnification
- Edges: Clean, with minimal whitening or tiny nicks
- Surface: High gloss intact with only the faintest imperfections (e.g., micro-scratch or print dot)
- Overall: An elite-level card with extremely minor flaws
8 NEAR MINT–MINT
- Corners: Minor signs of wear on one or two corners
- Edges: Slight edge wear or tiny chips may be visible
- Surface: A few light imperfections allowed, such as subtle surface scratches or faint blemishes
- Overall: A great-looking card with small visible flaws
7 NEAR MINT
- Corners: Noticeable but modest wear on multiple corners
- Edges: Visible whitening or chipping on multiple sides
- Surface: Light surface wear such as small scratches or minor gloss loss
- Overall: A clean card with moderate signs of handling or aging
Grades 6 – 1
Grades below 7 indicate a range of more significant flaws. These may include:
- Soft or heavily worn corners
- Chipped or frayed edges
- Visible surface scratches, creases, or scuffs
- Stains, discoloration, or heavy print issues
- Warping or structural damage
As grade numbers decrease, the number, size, and impact of imperfections increase. While some subjectivity is involved, MNTY applies consistent and fair standards across all evaluations.