Piplup - 042 - ME: Mega Evolution Promo

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Piplup - 042

ME: Mega Evolution Promo(me-mega-evolution-promo-pokemon) #042

Promo • 2026 • English

1000-Point Score: 925

MINT

CEN

COR

9.5

EDG

9.5

SUR

9.25

Graded by

@boogie

Kanto Region

Grade-Limiting Factor

Surface print lines and minor back edge wear

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering

corners

edges

surface

9.5

Notable Defects (3)

Front(Front)

Faint factory print lines visible in the holographic foil

minor

Back(Back)

Tiny speck of whitening at the very tip

minor

Back(Back)

Minuscule white speck near the center of the edge

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right

55/45

Top/Bottom

52/48

Grade9

Back Centering

Left/Right

45/55

Top/Bottom

50/50

Grade9

Summary

This card is in excellent condition overall, displaying vibrant holographic colors and strong front eye appeal. It is primarily limited by minor factory print lines on the front holo surface and extremely slight edge/corner wear on the back.

Not Recommended

Grading costs may exceed value gained

Raw value$15

Graded value (at 9)$33

~$20

Grading cost

$-2

Net profit

-13%

ROI

While a strong contender for a Mint 9, modern promos generally require a Gem Mint 10 to yield a worthwhile return on investment due to grading fees outweighing the value of a 9.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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