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189 players were attending, which is more than twice the size of Dutch Premodern Nationals

High-Value Cards Where Condition Matters Most Protecting Card Condition Prevent further damage: Storage Use penny sleeves immediately Store in top loaders for valuable cards Keep in a cool, dry place Avoid rubber bands (cause dents) Handling Hold cards by the edges Dont shuffle valuable cards Wash hands before handling Work on a clean, soft surface Display Use UV-protected cases for display Avoid direct sunlight Monitor humidity levels When Condition Doesnt Matter Some situations where condition is less important: Bulk lots Sold by weight/count, not individual condition Personal collection Youre keeping it, not selling Playable cards Tournament players care about legality, not grade Common cards A $0.10 card isnt worth grading carefully Quick Reference Near Mint: Looks pack-fresh at arms length Lightly Played: Minor wear, still displays well Moderately Played: Obvious wear, fully functional Heavily Played: Significant damage, still complete Damaged: Major issues, may be unsellable When selling, always err on the side of grading lower

Print Dots / Ink Spots Description: Small dots or spots of excess ink on the card surface
Dear Reader: Pokmon TCG Format Rotation for the 2018 Season With the goal of maintaining a healthy competitive environment, Pokmon Organized Play begins each new Championship Series season by removing older expansions from Standard format competition
Rudimentary research would inform you that a lot of its significance has to do with its emphasis on Eeveelutions and reintegration of Dragon-types, both of which are big deals in and of themselves, but the main thing about this particular expansion is that its just nice