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Rayquaza GX

SM - Celestial Storm(sm-celestial-storm-pokemon) #109/168

Ultra Rare 2018English

1000-Point Score: 920

9
MINT
CEN
8.5
COR
9.5
EDG
9.5
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back centering and minor back corner whitening

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
9
B
8.5
corners
F
10
B
9
edges
F
10
B
9.5
surface
F
9.5
B
9.5

Notable Defects (3)

Back(Back)

Tiny speck of whitening

minor
Back(Back)

Faint speck of whitening

minor
Back(Back)

Left border noticeably thicker than right (60/40)

moderate

Front Centering

Left/Right
55/45
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9

Back Centering

Left/Right
60/40
Top/Bottom
55/45
Grade8.5

Summary

This Rayquaza GX is in fantastic overall condition with pristine front edges and corners. The primary factors limiting the grade are off-center back borders (approximately 60/40) and very minor whitening specks on the back top corners, holding it to a solid Mint 9.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$29
Graded value (at 9)$65
~$20
Grading cost
+$16
Net profit
+55%
ROI

PSA is generally slightly more lenient on back centering than BGS or CGC. Given the overall pristine front, it has a strong chance of securing a Mint 9, maximizing its value.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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