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Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

SV10: Destined Rivals(sv10-destined-rivals-pokemon) #229/182

Special Illustration Rare • Unknown Year • English

1000-Point Score: 955

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9.5
COR
9.5
EDG
10
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Corners

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (1)

Back(Back)

Microscopic white speck or faint wear on the extreme tip

minor

Front Centering

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

Back Centering

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

Summary

An outstanding card with pristine front appeal and sharp features. The primary limitation holding it back from a perfect grade is a microscopic hint of wear on the back bottom left corner.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$99
Graded value (at 9.5)$422
~$20
Grading cost
+$303
Net profit
+306%
ROI

Despite a tiny speck on the back, PSA's leniency might still award this a 10, though a strong 9 is the safest conservative estimate. It is a high-value Special Illustration Rare chase card that commands a strong premium when graded.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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