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condition report explained
CardDropX Condition Report is pre-submission intelligence for raw Pokémon, MTG, and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. It is not a PSA, BGS, or CGC grade.
Four measured axes
| Axis | What we measure |
|---|---|
| Centering | Left/right and top/bottom border ratios on a deskewed scan |
| Corners | Corner-region wear and whitening |
| Edges | Edge chipping and roughness along each side |
| Surface | Sharpness, whitening, and optional anomaly signals |
How the advisory label works
Each axis produces a 0–100 subscore. We combine them with fixed weights (centering 25%, surface 30%, edges 20%, corners 25%) into a composite score, then map to an advisory band:
| Composite | Label |
|---|---|
| 85+ | NM (near mint) |
| 70–84 | LP (lightly played) |
| 55–69 | MP |
| 40–54 | HP |
| <40 | DM (damaged) |
You confirm the label when adding the card to inventory. Use the report as a checklist before submitting to a grading company.
CardDropX grade (beta)
When enabled, we also show an optional CardDropX 1–10 half-grade estimate mapped from subscores. This is our own scale — not equivalent to PSA 10 or BGS Black Label. See our internal standard in team docs for calibration targets.
Limitations
- Quick Scan (front only) — front centering and advisory band; incomplete for full grading.
- Full Condition Report (front + back) — dual-side subgrades and CardDropX 1–10 beta when enabled.
- Lighting, sleeves, and camera angle affect results — use the scan guide for best capture.
- Heatmap overlays and trained defect models roll out in later pipeline phases.