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TCGPal

Charmander

151(MEW) #168/165

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

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Left border is noticeably wider than the right border

moderate
Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of whitening on the extreme tip

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
50/50
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade10

Back Centering

Left/Right
60/40
Top/Bottom
52/48
Grade8.5

Summary

An exceptional card in Gem Mint condition. The front is virtually flawless with perfect centering, while the back shows slight left-to-right off-centering and a microscopic speck of wear on one corner.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$30
Graded value (at 9.5)$135
~$20
Grading cost
+$85
Net profit
+283%
ROI

The front presents perfectly. While the back has 60/40 centering, PSA's standards allow for up to 75/25 back centering for a Gem Mint 10. Grading with PSA offers the best chance at a 10 and the highest market premium.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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