CenteringCentering is excellent across both axes. The borders present symmetrically on all four sides with no perceptible drift to the left, right, top, or bottom. No centering deduction is warranted.
CornersThree corners present sharply with no whitening, fraying, or material loss. The bottom-right corner, when viewed from the front of the card, exhibits a small chip with exposed whitening, representing a minor but discernible point of wear consistent with a grade of 9.5.
EdgesAll four edges are clean and structurally intact. No nicks, chips, roughness, or whitening are present along any edge. The edges are free of defects consistent with a grade of 10.
SurfaceThe surface presents with minor print-quality imperfections consistent with a grade of 9.5. Along the lower portion of the card's front face, and concentrated in the area depicting the subject's swords at the center of the illustration, a small number of ink dots are visible where ink adhesion was incomplete during the manufacturing process. These are production-origin defects and do not constitute handling or post-production damage. No scratches, creases, dents, or additional surface disturbances are noted.