Steven's Metagross ex

TCGPal

ME: Ascended Heroes(me-ascended-heroes-pokemon) #289/217

Special Illustration Rare • 2025 • English

1000-Point Score: 905

MINT

CEN

8.5

COR

9.25

EDG

9.5

SUR

9.25

Graded by

@boogie

Kanto Region

Grade-Limiting Factor

Centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering

8.5

corners

9.5

edges

9.5

surface

9.5

Notable Defects (2)

Front(Front)

Centering is noticeably shifted upwards, leaving a much thicker bottom border.

moderate

Back(Back)

Possible very faint edge/corner softness, difficult to confirm absolutely due to image blur.

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right

48/52

Top/Bottom

40/60

Grade8.5

Back Centering

Left/Right

52/48

Top/Bottom

60/40

Grade8.5

Summary

This is a clean, near-mint card held back primarily by noticeable top/bottom centering deviation. Corners, edges, and surface appear exceptionally crisp, making it a strong candidate for a Mint 9 grade.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$105

Graded value (at 9)$235

~$20

Grading cost

+$110

Net profit

+105%

ROI

PSA is slightly more lenient on centering than BGS, meaning this card has a much safer floor of a 9 with them despite the 60/40 top-to-bottom centering. The card lacks obvious surface or edge wear, maximizing its chances for a Mint grade.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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