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Squirtle

151(MEW) #170/165

Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 950

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9
COR
9.5
EDG
9.5
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
9.5
B
8.5
corners
F
10
B
9.5
edges
F
10
B
9.5
surface
F
9.5
B
9.5

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of whitening at the very tip

minor
Back(Back)

Top heavy and slightly right heavy centering

minor

Front Centering

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

Back Centering

Left/Right
45/55
Top/Bottom
60/40
Grade8.5

Summary

An exceptional copy of the highly desirable 151 Squirtle Illustration Rare. The front is practically flawless with superb centering, sharp corners, and a pristine surface. Very minor back centering shifts and a microscopic back corner touch keep it from a perfect '10' subgrade across the board, but it presents beautifully as a Gem Mint card.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$25
Graded value (at 9.5)$93
~$20
Grading cost
+$48
Net profit
+192%
ROI

Given the pristine front visual appeal and centering well within PSA's lenient 60/40 front and 75/25 back tolerances, this has an excellent chance at a PSA 10. Modern chase cards like this maximize their value premium in PSA 10 slabs compared to BGS 9.5.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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