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Ivysaur

Scarlet & Violet-151(MEW) #167/165

Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 965

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9.5
COR
9.5
EDG
9.5
SUR
10

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back Corners

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of whitening on the extreme tip

minor
Front(Front)

Slight left-heavy centering shift

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
52/48
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9.5

Back Centering

Left/Right
53/47
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9.5

Summary

This Ivysaur Illustration Rare is in superb pack-fresh condition, boasting a flawless front surface and razor-sharp front edges. A microscopic white speck on the back bottom right corner and very minor left/right centering variance are the only factors holding it back from absolute perfection. It has exceptional eye appeal and strongly presents as a Gem Mint copy.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$20
Graded value (at 9.5)$63
~$20
Grading cost
+$23
Net profit
+115%
ROI

Modern Pokemon Illustration Rares carry a solid premium in PSA 10 holders. The card's slight centering bias and microscopic back corner speck are well within PSA's 60/40 centering tolerance and lenient corner standards for a Gem Mint 10, making it an excellent submission candidate.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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