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メガニウム

Neo Genesis #No. 154

Rare • 1996 • Japanese

1000-Point Score: 850

8.5
NM-MT+
CEN
9
COR
8
EDG
8.5
SUR
9

Graded by

@chin0

Phoenix

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back corners and edges exhibiting minor whitening

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
9
B
9
corners
F
9.5
B
7.5
edges
F
9.5
B
8
surface
F
9
B
9

Notable Defects (4)

Back(Back)

Minor whitening speck at the very tip

minor
Back(Back)

Tiny white nick on the corner tip

minor
Back(Back)

Very light edge wear with isolated tiny white specks

minor
Front(Front)

Faint hairline scratches typical of vintage Japanese foil

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
55/45
Top/Bottom
53/47
Grade9

Back Centering

Left/Right
45/55
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9

Summary

This Japanese Neo Genesis Meganium presents beautifully on the front with a clean holo pattern and sharp borders. The overall grade is primarily held back by minor whitening scattered across the back corners and edges, keeping it strictly in the NM-MT range.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$19
Graded value (at 8.5)$50
~$20
Grading cost
+$11
Net profit
+58%
ROI

PSA is historically slightly more lenient on minor back edge whitening for vintage Japanese cards compared to BGS or CGC, making it the optimal choice to potentially secure an 8 or 8.5.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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