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Poliwhirl - 176/165

SV: Scarlet & Violet 151(sv-scarlet-violet-151-pokemon) #176/165

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
10

Notable Defects (3)

Back(Back)

Top border is noticeably thicker than the bottom border

minor
Back(Back)

Microscopic white speck on the very tip

minor
Back(Back)

Extremely faint whitening spot near the center-left

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
53/47
Top/Bottom
52/48
Grade9.5

Back Centering

Left/Right
50/50
Top/Bottom
60/40
Grade8.5

Summary

This Poliwhirl Illustration Rare is in fantastic overall condition. The front is practically flawless and very well-centered, while the back exhibits minor top-to-bottom centering shift and microscopic edge/corner wear.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$48
Graded value (at 9.5)$205
~$20
Grading cost
+$137
Net profit
+285%
ROI

PSA is generally more lenient on centering, particularly on the back of the card, making a PSA 10 achievable. BGS or CGC might penalize the back centering more heavily, resulting in a 9 or 9.5.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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