Glossary, Page 2

Retail Box

Retail boxes are packages intended for regular retail sales. They usually have a lower chance of containing rare cards than hobby versions.

Retail Pack

A retail pack is a pack intended for regular retail sale. It usually contains fewer rare cards than hobby packs.

Rookie Card

A rookie card is a player's card issued in his first official season in a given series. These cards are highly prized among collectors, especially among star rookies.

Short print Card

A short print card is a card produced in smaller quantities than the regular cards in a set. It is usually harder to pull from the deck.

Sleeve

A sleeve is a thin, soft plastic protective card case. It is used as basic protection or in combination with a toploader.

SSP Card

The SSP (Super Short Print) card is an extremely rare card with a very low print run. The probability of obtaining it is significantly lower than that of regular cards.

Team bag

A team bag is a resealable plastic bag designed for multiple cards or toploaders. It is used for protection during storage or shipping.

Tin Box

A tin box is a metal collector's package containing card packs and often a promo card. Tins are also popular as collector's packages.

Toploader

Toploader is a hard plastic case designed to protect cards. It protects the card from bending, scratching and damage during handling.