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Groudon

Paradox Rift(PAR) #199/182

Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 950

9.5
GEM MINT
CEN
9.5
COR
9.5
EDG
9.5
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Corners

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (2)

Bottom(Back)

Microscopic speck of whitening on the extreme corner tip

minor
Top/Bottom(Back)

Very slight top-heavy centering shift

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
52/48
Top/Bottom
55/45
Grade9.5

Back Centering

Left/Right
48/52
Top/Bottom
55/45
Grade9.5

Summary

This Groudon Illustration Rare is in near-flawless condition. The front is exceptionally clean with excellent edges and corners, while the back shows only the most microscopic corner wear and a very slight top-bottom centering shift.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$25
Graded value (at 9.5)$98
~$20
Grading cost
+$53
Net profit
+212%
ROI

With top-bottom centering at roughly 55/45 and incredibly minor back corner wear, this card has a very strong chance at a PSA 10, which is more lenient on centering than BGS or CGC and carries the highest premium for modern Illustration Rares.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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