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Dragonair - 181/165

SV: Scarlet & Violet 151(sv-scarlet-violet-151-pokemon) #181/165

Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 933

9
MINT
CEN
9
COR
9
EDG
9.5
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Minor back corner and edge whitening

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (3)

Back(Back)

Tiny speck of whitening at the very tip

minor
Back(Back)

Very slight whitening/nick visible on the blue border

minor
Front(Back)

Slightly shifted to the right, making the left border wider

minor

Front Centering

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

Back Centering

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

Summary

This card is in excellent Mint condition. The front presents beautifully with clean edges, sharp corners, and a pristine holographic surface. Minor whitening on the back corners and slight left/right off-centering will likely limit this to a 9 rather than a 10.

Not Recommended

Grading costs may exceed value gained

Raw value$52
Graded value (at 9)$117
~$20
Grading cost
+$45
Net profit
+87%
ROI

The card is a strong candidate for a 9 due to minor imperfections on the back. However, because it is a relatively modern illustration rare, the value of a PSA 9 is very close to the raw value. Factoring in grading fees and shipping, it may not be financially worth grading unless it is for a personal collection.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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