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Are golden cards counted towards the country completion score?
card: Mauricio Pochettino USA-21 · category: variants
[Concise Summary]
No, country completion scores are calculated using the 685 core stickers. Golden variants are stored in a separate duplicate album ledger.
[Structured Data Grid]
| Country Core Goal | Matte players only |
| Progress Cap | 20 slots per country |
| Golden Influence | Excluded from standard percentage |
| Checklist Mode | Core Progress |
Detailed Investigation & Analysis
Country completion progress tracks standard pages. A country binder page is completed when slots 1 to 20 are filled. Golden borders are collected separately and do not block country milestones.
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 | USA-21 |
| Official Name | Mauricio Pochettino USA-21 |
| Estimated Value | $4.60 USD |
| Album Section | USA |
| Completion Mode | Required Checklist Item |