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Charizard ex

Paldean Fates(PAF) #234/091

Special Illustration Rare • 2024 • English

1000-Point Score: 983

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9.5
COR
9.5
EDG
10
SUR
10

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back Centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of white at the extreme tip

minor
Back(Back)

Slight centering shift towards the right (approx 47/53)

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
50/50
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade10

Back Centering

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

Summary

This Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare is in spectacular condition with a virtually flawless front. The only extremely minor issues holding it back from a mathematically perfect score are a slight back centering bias and a microscopic white speck on one back corner.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$110
Graded value (at 9.5)$300
~$20
Grading cost
+$170
Net profit
+155%
ROI

The card has excellent overall condition and easily falls within PSA 10 parameters (which allow up to 75/25 back centering and are slightly more forgiving of a single microscopic corner dot). Securing a PSA 10 will command a significant premium over the raw value.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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