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Magikarp

Paldea Evolved(PAL) #203/193

Illustration Rare • Unknown Year • English

1000-Point Score: 900

9
MINT
CEN
8.5
COR
9
EDG
9.5
SUR
9

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back Centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
9
B
8
corners
F
9.5
B
9
edges
F
9.5
B
9.5
surface
F
9
B
9.5

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Noticeable left-to-right centering shift (left border is significantly thicker)

moderate
Front(Front)

Heavy glare obscures fine surface details, limiting a perfect surface grade assessment

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
45/55
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9

Back Centering

Left/Right
65/35
Top/Bottom
52/48
Grade8

Summary

This card is in excellent Mint condition with sharp corners, clean edges, and no visible whitening. However, the overall grade is primarily limited by a noticeable left-to-right centering misalignment on the back of the card.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$206
Graded value (at 9)$464
~$20
Grading cost
+$238
Net profit
+116%
ROI

PSA is slightly more lenient on back centering compared to BGS or CGC, giving this card a strong chance at a Mint 9. Because this Magikarp Illustration Rare is a highly desirable chase card, grading it will encapsulate and protect its value, even if it does not achieve a 10.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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