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Charmeleon

151(MEW) #169/165

Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 970

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9.5
COR
9.5
EDG
9.5
SUR
10

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back corners and centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (3)

Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of whitening on the very tip

minor
Back(Back)

Tiny speck of edge wear or whitening slightly left of center

minor
Back(Back)

Left to right centering is slightly offset (approx 55/45)

minor

Front Centering

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

Back Centering

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

Summary

An exceptional copy of Charmeleon Illustration Rare from 151. The front is virtually flawless with pristine edges, corners, and surface. The overall grade is slightly limited by minor back left-to-right centering and a microscopic speck of whitening on the back top-left corner.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$25
Graded value (at 9.5)$73
~$20
Grading cost
+$28
Net profit
+112%
ROI

This card has strong potential for a PSA 9 or even a 10 if the grader is lenient on the microscopic back corner wear. Given the high popularity of the Pokemon 151 set, grading will protect the card and significantly increase its premium if it scores a 10.

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