CenteringCentering is pristine across both axes. The left-to-right and top-to-bottom ratios fall within the tightest acceptable tolerances, with no perceptible drift in any direction. No stress lines or border irregularities attributable to misalignment are present.
CornersThree of the four corners present cleanly with no observable whitening, fraying, or structural compromise. The top-right corner exhibits a slight indentation that is visible to the naked eye and becomes clearly defined under magnification, representing a localized mechanical impression to the corner tip. This single defect is the basis for the assigned grade of 9.
EdgesThe top-right edge shows a slight bend in the immediate area adjacent to the indentation sustained at the top-right corner, where the deformation bleeds over and disrupts the structural integrity of that edge. This bend results in a measurable loss of crispness and flatness along that edge segment. The remaining three edges do not present defects of comparable note. The condition of the top-right edge is the primary factor yielding a grade of 7.
SurfaceThe front surface presents two distinct areas of concern. In the upper-left region of the card face, where the character's ear descends into the illustrated border, a scratch in the holographic pattern has caused silvering to bleed through, disrupting the visual continuity of the foil in that area. In the lower portion of the card, within the flat silver holographic pattern, there are multiple ink dots and ink scuffs that are visible to the naked eye and become more pronounced under magnification and bright light; several micro-scratches are also present in this same lower region. These combined surface defects, located on the front face of the card, are the basis for the assigned grade of 7. The reverse of the card was not identified as a source of defects.