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Mega Charizard X ex - 023

ME: Mega Evolution Promo(me-mega-evolution-promo-pokemon) #023

Promo • Unknown Year • English

1000-Point Score: 850

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

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back corners and back edge wear

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
9
B
9
corners
F
9.5
B
8
edges
F
9.5
B
8.5
surface
F
9
B
8.5

Notable Defects (5)

Back(Back)

Minor whitening on the extreme tip

minor
Back(Back)

Very slight whitening and edge wear

minor
Back(Back)

Faint touch of whitening on the edge of the corner

minor
Back(Back)

Slight specking/whitening near the upper-middle area

minor
Front(Front)

Faint horizontal print lines visible in the holofoil

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
52/48
Top/Bottom
55/45
Grade9

Back Centering

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

Summary

This Mega Charizard X ex is in NM-MT+ condition. The front presents beautifully with clean borders and corners, though there are faint print lines on the holofoil. The back is the primary limiting factor, exhibiting minor whitening on multiple corners and slight wear along the edges.

Not Recommended

Grading costs may exceed value gained

Raw value$46
Graded value (at 8.5)$74
~$20
Grading cost
+$8
Net profit
+17%
ROI

The presence of whitening on the back corners and edge specking will limit this card to an 8 or 8.5 at most major grading companies. For this specific promo, an 8 or 8.5 does not typically carry a significant enough premium over a raw Near Mint copy to justify the grading fees and wait times.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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