Grading Standard
📊 PCG 40-Point Grading System
🔢 Core Structure
Each card is graded in four categories:
Corners (0–10)
Edges (0–10)
Surface (0–10)
Centering (0–10)
👉 Maximum Total Score = 40 points
🔍 Category Scoring Standards
🔲 Corners (0–10)
10: Razor sharp, no wear under magnification
9–9.5: One microscopic touch
8–8.5: Slight whitening or softness
6–7.5: Noticeable rounding
≤5: Heavy rounding or damage
📏 Edges (0–10)
10: Clean, smooth edges
9–9.5: Minor chipping visible only under light
8–8.5: Light edge wear or small chips
6–7.5: Moderate chipping or roughness
≤5: Heavy wear, peeling, or flaking
🌟 Surface (0–10)
10: Perfect gloss, no scratches/print defects
9–9.5: One tiny print line or faint scratch
8–8.5: Light scratches or minor print issues
6–7.5: Visible scratches, scuffs, or defects
≤5: Creases, stains, or heavy damage
🎯 Centering (0–10)
Centering RatioScore
10: 50/50 to 55/45
9: 60/40
8: 65/35
7: 70/30
6: 75/25
≤5: 80/20
PCG Final Grade Scale
10 — Gem Mint: Final Score 39–40
9.5 — Mint+: Final Score 38–38.9
9 — Mint: Final Score 36–37.9
8.5 — NM-MT+: Final Score 34–35.9
8 — NM-MT: Final Score 32–33.9
7 — NM: Final Score 28–29.9
6 — EX-NM: Final Score 24–25.9
5 — EX: Final Score 20–21.9
4 — VG-EX: Final Score 16–17.9
3 — VG: Final Score 12–13.9
2 — Good: Final Score 8–9.9
1 — Poor: Final Score ≤5.9
AUTH — Authentic: Final Score N/A
ALT — Altered: Final Score N/A