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Psyduck - 226/217

ME: Ascended Heroes(me-ascended-heroes-pokemon) #226/217

Illustration Rare • 2026 • English

1000-Point Score: 900

9
MINT
CEN
9
COR
9
EDG
9
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@chin0

Phoenix

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back centering and back edge/corner wear

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (3)

Back(Back)

Minor white speck on the very tip of the corner

minor
Back(Back)

Light edge wear and slight whitening

minor
Back(Back)

Minor edge wear visible under light

minor

Front Centering

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

Back Centering

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

Summary

This card presents exceptionally well on the front with strong centering and sharp corners. The grade is primarily held back by off-center borders on the reverse and minor whitening on the back right corners.

Not Recommended

Grading costs may exceed value gained

Raw value$95
Graded value (at 9)$213
~$20
Grading cost
+$98
Net profit
+103%
ROI

PSA is slightly more forgiving on back centering compared to BGS or CGC, giving this card a solid chance at a PSA 9. However, given it is a modern Illustration Rare, the cost of grading may outweigh the value premium of a 9.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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