A PCG Pristine Gold Label 10 is a card classified to be flawless. With no imperfections visible and the highest level of eye appeal. The Cards Attributes must include a grading of 10 in each sub category, maintaining sharp focus and the original gloss of the card. The centering of the card must be 50/50 percent on the front and back, while not exceeding those limits.
A PCG Pristine 10 is a card classified to be nearly flawless. With only slight visible small imperfections across either of the sub grade categories, which doesn’t affect the overall high level of eye appeal. The card must maintain sharp focus and the original gloss of the card, with no stains and four sharp corners. The centering of the card must be within 50/50 one way to 55/45 other way on the front and 60/40 percent or better on the back, while not exceeding those limits.
A PCG Gem Mint 9.5 is a card that fits between a 10 and 9 where the card only marginally
misses out on the requirements and maintaining the eye appeal of that higher grade at a glance.
The centering of the card must be within 50/50 one way to 55/45 other way on the front and
60/40 percent or better on the back, while not exceeding those limits.
A PCG Mint 9 is a card that showcases outstanding condition. With only a few
slight visible small imperfections across each sub grade which doesn’t affect
the overall high level of eye appeal, an example would be minor printing errors
or minor off-white boarders. The card must maintain sharp focus and the
original gloss of the card, with no stains and four sharp corners. The centering
of the card must be within 60/40 or better on the front and 70/30 or better on the back,
while not exceeding those limits.
A PCG NM-Mint + 8.5 is a card that fits between a 9 and 8 where the card only
marginally misses out on the requirements and maintaining the eye appeal of that
higher grade at a glance. The centering of the card must be within 60/40 or better on
the front and 75/25 or better on the back, while not exceeding those limits.
A PCG NM-Mint 8 is a card that showcases outstanding condition at a glance.
With additional slight imperfections, which affects the overall high level of eye
appeal. The card may exhibit slight wear on the corners and edges or visibly
show minor wax stains and printing defects. The centering of the card must be
within 60/40 or better on the front and 80/20 or better on the back, while not
exceeding those limits.
A PCG Near Mint 7 is a card that showcases excellent condition. With slight
noticeable imperfection which affects the overall eye appeal of the card. The
card may exhibit minor wear on the surface, corners and edges and show minor
wax stains and printing defects, with majority of the cards original gloss
maintained. The centering of the card must be 65/35 or better on the front and 85/15
or better on the back, while not exceeding those limits.
A PCG Excellent 5 is a card that showcases slight wear to the condition of the
card. With noticeable imperfection in multiple categories which affects the
overall eye appeal of the card. The card may exhibit wear, scratches and dents
on the surface, with increased wear on the rounded corners and whitening on
the edges, with noticeable wax stains and printing defects, with some of the
cards original gloss being compromised. The centering of the card must be 80/20
or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back, while not exceeding those
limits.
A PCG Very Good 4 is a card that has moderate wear to the condition of the
card with the naked eye. With a significant increase of imperfections in multiple
categories. The card will exhibit wear, with possible scratches, dents and small
creases on the surface, chipped edges and rounded corners. Scrapes or scuff
marks may have a visible effect on the original gloss of the card. The centering
of the card must be 80/20 or better on the front and 95/05 or better on the back, while
not exceeding those limits.
