CenteringCentering grades at 9.5. The card presents with slightly thicker borders on the front right and front left sides, producing a minor deviation from perfect registration consistent with this grade tier. The variance is slight and does not rise to the level of a meaningful visual distraction, but is sufficient to preclude a perfect centering grade.
CornersAll four corners are sharp and structurally intact, exhibiting no whitening, fraying, peeling, or wear of any kind. The corners are free of any print or handling defects and present in pristine condition consistent with a grade of 10.
EdgesAll four edges are clean, smooth, and free of chipping, nicking, fraying, or handling wear of any kind. The edges present in pristine condition consistent with a grade of 10.
SurfaceThe surface grades at 9. Defects are confined exclusively to the front face of the card and are localized within the flat black holographic pattern along the bottom of the card. Within that region, a small number of tiny ink dots, minor scuffs, and faint print lines are present. These imperfections are more readily apparent under magnification and direct bright light; under normal viewing conditions and to the naked eye they are not prominently visible. No surface defects are noted elsewhere on the front or on the reverse.