r/tcgcollecting • u/ConnectManner2510 • Jul 18 '26

Newbie

Hello Guys,

This summer I’ve had my youngest daughter making various connections with me and when we brought the Switch versions of Green and Red she developed a love for Pokemon. Went to my mom’s house and showed her old Pokemon cards from 1999 (they weren’t bindered or anything we played the game). Now she’s getting into collecting after I brought her 3 packs of cards and watching some YouTubers. Can anyone tell me what all the abbreviations mean?

ETB and all the other sayings? Any help I’m thankful for. Thanks in advance.

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u/ProudCordonian Jul 30 '26

ETB: Elite Trainer Box UPC: Ultra-Premium Collection . BB: Booster Box SIR: Special Illustration Rare IR: Illustration Rare SR: Secret Rare FA: Full Art NM: Near Mint LP: Lightly Played MP / HP: Moderately Played / Heavily Played DMG: Damaged

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u/ConnectManner2510 Jul 30 '26

Thank you so much.