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Pokémon Card Condition Guide: Near Mint vs Mint vs Gem Mint
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Pokémon Card Condition Guide: Near Mint vs Mint vs Gem Mint

What the condition terms actually mean and how to assess your own cards before submitting them for grading.

24 July 2025

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