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Charizard ex - 223/197

SV03: Obsidian Flames(sv03-obsidian-flames-pokemon) #223/197

Special Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 937

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9.5
COR
9
EDG
9.5
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back corners and slight back centering shift

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of white wear on the very tip

minor
Back(Back)

Slight left-to-right border imbalance

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
50/50
Top/Bottom
49/51
Grade10

Back Centering

Left/Right
55/45
Top/Bottom
48/52
Grade9

Summary

This Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare is in exceptional condition. Front centering is virtually perfect, and the surface is incredibly clean with excellent eye appeal. Minor back corner wear and slight back centering shift are the only notable flaws.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$110
Graded value (at 9.5)$468
~$20
Grading cost
+$338
Net profit
+307%
ROI

PSA is typically more lenient on back centering (allowing up to 75/25 for a 10) and often forgives a single microscopic corner flaw if the front has exceptional eye appeal. This card has a very strong chance at receiving a PSA 10.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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