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Poliwhirl

Scarlet & Violet—151(MEW) #176/165

Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 916

9
MINT
CEN
8.5
COR
9
EDG
9
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back centering and minor corner whitening

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
9
B
8.5
corners
F
9.5
B
8.5
edges
F
9.5
B
9
surface
F
9.5
B
9.5

Notable Defects (4)

Back(Back)

Slight touch/whitening on the very tip

minor
Back(Back)

Tiny speck of whitening

minor
Back(Back)

Minor white speck

minor
Back(Back)

Centering shifted to the right (thicker left border)

moderate

Front Centering

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

Back Centering

Left/Right
60/40
Top/Bottom
55/45
Grade8.5

Summary

This Poliwhirl Illustration Rare is in great condition but falls just short of Gem Mint due to off-centering on the back and minor corner whitening. The front displays beautifully with clean edges and corners. A solid Mint 9 candidate.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$27
Graded value (at 9)$61
~$20
Grading cost
+$14
Net profit
+52%
ROI

PSA is more forgiving on centering than BGS or CGC, making it the best option for a card with 60/40 back centering to secure a 9. The card is a popular 151 Illustration Rare, so a PSA 9 carries good liquidity.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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