Heres a simplified breakdown of PSAs grading scale: Gem Mint 10 Virtually perfect Mint 9 Slight imperfections visible under close inspection Near Mint to Mint 8 Minor flaws on surface or edges Below 8 Increasingly noticeable wear or defects Higher grades translate to higher market valueespecially for rare or vintage cards
Or, as is often the way, just put it on the battlefield in Commander and smirk
Both cards had solid HP and a couple of moves each, but neither card was worth using, both were slow on the attack when attacking for damage, and neither card had a move that could consistently do above average damage
"Paldean Fates" was a great reprint set, but its inability to shift the game much means that it is lackluster compared to the rest of the sets that were released in 2024
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience has so many possibilities because you never know what creatures your opponent has in store until they cast them
Bonus (any day): Schedule a half-day for Nakano Broadway if youre hunting cheap vintage singles it deserves its own trip