SV08: Surging Sparks(sv08-surging-sparks-pokemon) #238/191
Special Illustration Rare • 2024 • English
1000-Point Score: 992
Centering
Border is slightly thinner than the right side
minorBorder is noticeably wider than the bottom edge
minorAn exceptional example of the Surging Sparks Pikachu ex SIR. The card is virtually flawless in terms of condition, with razor-sharp corners and pristine surface. The only imperfection is the centering, particularly the top-to-bottom alignment on the back, but it remains within the tolerance for a PSA 10 Gem Mint grade.
Submit to PSA for best value
This card is a prime candidate for PSA. While the centering is imperfect (approx 65/35 on the back and 45/55 on the front), it falls safely within PSA's lenient 60/40 (front) and 75/25 (back) ratios for a Gem Mint 10. BGS might penalize the centering subgrade to an 8.5 or 9, preventing a Pristine 10, making PSA the safer value play.
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