CenteringCentering is perfect on all axes. The image is positioned squarely within the borders, with no measurable deviation from center horizontally or vertically. No border imbalance is present.
CornersThree corners present sharp, clean points free of whitening, fraying, or wear. The bottom-left corner exhibits a slight lift, representing minor production or handling wear consistent with a grade of 9.5.
EdgesThe edges are clean and well-defined across the majority of the card's perimeter. Faint silvering is present along the top edge in the area approaching the top-right corner, representing minor wear consistent with a grade of 9.5.
SurfaceThe front surface displays a multitude of ink dots concentrated in the lower portion of the card within the blue foil holographic area. These dots are noticeable under magnification and represent print-related defects consistent with a grade of 9. The reverse surface presents no additional concerns noted at this time.