I put the card in a sleeve immediately after opening the pack, but I am listing it as for play only to avoid any issues. To prevent bending and water damage, the card will be sandwiched between other cards for shipping. I plan to ship via regular mail, but I will not provide compensation for any accidents during shipping. Please comment if you have any other shipping preferences. Please refrain from negotiating discounts for single purchases. Please comment if you have any questions. Thank you for your understanding and purchase.