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Piplup

Prismatic Evolutions(PRE) #098/094

Illustration Rare • 2025 • English

1000-Point Score: 950

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9.5
COR
9.5
EDG
9.5
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@woomgi

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back Centering and Minor Back Corner Wear

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Very minor speck of whitening on the extreme corner tip

minor
Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of whitening near the bottom

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
48/52
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9.5

Back Centering

Left/Right
60/40
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9

Summary

This Piplup Illustration Rare is in near-flawless condition with exceptionally strong front appeal. The main limiting factors preventing a pristine grade are slight left-to-right off-centering on the back and a microscopic speck of whitening on the back bottom-left corner.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$5
Graded value (at 9.5)$18
~$20
Grading cost
$-7
Net profit
-140%
ROI

This card has strong potential for a PSA 10 because PSA is generally lenient on back centering (allowing up to 75/25) and often overlooks a single microscopic speck of white on the back. BGS and CGC, which are stricter on centering and subgrades, would likely award this a 9.5.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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