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What Is Surface Damage in Pokémon Card Grading?
Surface is one of four grading categories and often the hardest to self-assess. Here's what graders look for.
6 February 2026
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How Centring Is Measured in Pokémon Card Grading
A technical look at how grading companies measure card centring and what ratios you need for each grade.
17 December 2025
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What Is Card Whitening and How Does It Affect Grades?
White spots on card edges and corners are the most common reason cards lose points during grading.
25 November 2025
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What Affects Pokémon Card Centring and Why It Matters
A deep look at card centring, how it's measured, why some sets are worse than others, and how it affects your grade.
31 July 2025