$ cat cards/john-stones-eng-4/faq/completion-faq-25.md
Can I complete the album without the John Stones golden variant?
card: John Stones ENG-4 · category: completion
[Concise Summary]
Yes, golden duplicates are classified as bonus cards. You only need the standard matte version to achieve the 100% completion badge for the core album.
[Structured Data Grid]
| Golden Needed Core | No |
| Golden Binder Class | Bonus / Special set |
| Swap Value Premium | 5.5x standard card |
| Completion Category | Standard Binder Page |
Detailed Investigation & Analysis
Golden duplicates are filed in a separate bonus album segment. They represent collector achievements rather than core checklist requirements. Keep golden variants to trade for standard items you still need.
Additional notes for collectors: Ensure checklist entries are verified before confirming trades. Standard trade ratios are calculated relative to card popularity.
[Album Context Specs]
| Card Code | ENG-4 |
| Official Name | John Stones ENG-4 |
| Estimated Value | $1.35 USD |
| Album Section | England |
| Completion Mode | Required Checklist Item |