CenteringCentering grades at 9.5. The image registration is slightly off-axis, with the right border and top border both presenting heavier margins relative to their opposing sides. The deviation is minor and consistent with production-level variance at this grade tier, falling just outside the tolerances required for a perfect 10.
CornersAll four corners grade at 10. Each corner presents as sharp and structurally intact, with no whitening, fraying, soft bends, or wear of any kind visible under inspection. The corners are free of any handling or production defects.
EdgesEdges grade at 9.5. Light fraying is present around the edges, consistent with minor production or handling wear at this grade tier. The fraying is slight and does not constitute chipping, notching, or significant structural compromise, but is sufficient to preclude a grade of 10.
SurfaceSurface grades at 8.5. White ink dots are present on both the reverse and obverse faces of the card. On the front, additional ink dots are noted in the lower green holographic foil area, accompanied by micro-scratching within that same foil region and small scuffing. While each individual defect is minor in isolation, the cumulative presence of damage across multiple surface zones is noticeable under bright lighting and magnification, supporting a grade of 8.5.