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Are golden cards counted towards the country completion score?

card: Shinji Okazaki 257 (2014) · 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	257
Official Name	Shinji Okazaki 257 (2014)
Estimated Value	$1.29 USD
Album Section	Japan (2014)
Completion Mode	Required Checklist Item