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Wartortle

151(MEW) #171/165

Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 940

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9
COR
9.5
EDG
9.5
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back centering and microscopic back edge/corner whitening

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
9.5
B
8.5
corners
F
10
B
9
edges
F
10
B
9
surface
F
9.5
B
9.5

Notable Defects (3)

Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of whitening on the extreme tip

minor
Back(Back)

Tiny speck of whitening slightly below the top-right corner

minor
Back(Back)

Noticeable left-to-right off-centering on the back (approx 60/40)

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
53/47
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9.5

Back Centering

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

Summary

This Wartortle Illustration Rare is in magnificent pack-fresh condition. The front is virtually flawless with razor-sharp corners and beautiful holofoil surface. The grade is slightly held back by the 60/40 back centering and extremely minor touches of white on the back right edge and bottom-left corner.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$22
Graded value (at 9.5)$75
~$20
Grading cost
+$33
Net profit
+150%
ROI

PSA is known to be slightly more lenient on back centering (allowing up to 75/25 for a 10) compared to BGS or CGC. While the minor whitening specks make a PSA 9 the most likely floor, the pristine front gives it an outside chance at a 10 on a lenient grader's day. It is highly gradable given the popularity of the 151 set.

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