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Bulbasaur

Stellar Crown(SCR) #143/142

Illustration Rare • 2024 • English

1000-Point Score: 965

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9.5
COR
9.5
EDG
10
SUR
10

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back corners

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of whitening at the extreme corner tip

minor
Back(Back)

Slightly shifted to the left and top

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
48/52
Top/Bottom
45/55
Grade9.5

Back Centering

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

Summary

This Bulbasaur Illustration Rare is in outstanding condition, displaying strong Gem Mint qualities. The front is exceptionally clean with pristine edges, sharp corners, and excellent centering, while the back shows only a microscopic speck of wear on one corner and minor centering shift.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$45
Graded value (at 9.5)$191
~$20
Grading cost
+$126
Net profit
+280%
ROI

PSA is known to be slightly more lenient on minor back flaws and back centering compared to BGS and CGC. With a practically flawless front, this card has a very strong chance of securing a PSA 10, maximizing its market value.

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