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Charmander

151(MEW) #168/165

Illustration Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 930

9
MINT
CEN
9
COR
9
EDG
9.5
SUR
9.5

Graded by

@hitman1620

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back Centering and Corners

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (3)

Back(Back)

Left/Right centering is noticeably shifted toward the right side

minor
Back(Back)

Microscopic speck of edge whitening at the very tip

minor
Back(Back)

Tiny pinpoint of whitening on the corner edge

minor

Front Centering

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

Back Centering

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

Summary

This Charmander Illustration Rare displays beautifully with pristine front aesthetics and excellent surface condition. The overall grade is held to a solid Mint 9 due to slight left/right off-centering on the reverse and microscopic touches of whitening on the back corners.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$30
Graded value (at 9)$48
~$20
Grading cost
$-2
Net profit
-7%
ROI

A highly desirable and popular card from the 151 set. While a 10 is unlikely due to the back centering and slight back corner wear, a PSA 9 still provides great protection, strong liquidity, and a modest premium over ungraded copies.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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