Piplup

TCGPal

(MEP) #042

Rare • 2026 • English

1000-Point Score: 980

GEM MINT

CEN

COR

EDG

SUR

Graded by

@sorbeetle

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back Centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering

9.5

8.5

corners

9.5

edges

surface

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Noticeable off-centering (bottom border thinner than top)

moderate

Back(Back)

Microscopic roughness on top right corner

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right

48/52

Top/Bottom

50/50

Grade9.5

Back Centering

Left/Right

45/55

Top/Bottom

40/60

Grade8.5

Summary

An exceptional example of this promo card with pristine surface and edges. While the back centering is slightly off, it falls well within standard Gem Mint parameters for most major grading companies, particularly PSA.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$2

Graded value (at 10)$13

~$20

Grading cost

$-9

Net profit

-450%

ROI

The card is a strong contender for a PSA 10 due to their lenient 75/25 allowance for back centering. BGS might penalize the centering subgrade to a 9, resulting in a 9.5 overall. PSA is the safest bet for the highest grade label.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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