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Wartortle - 171/165

SV: Scarlet & Violet 151(sv-scarlet-violet-151-pokemon) #171/165

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

Centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

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

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Slight left-to-right centering shift

minor
Back(Back)

Microscopic faint speck of white on the extreme tip

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
52/48
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9.5

Back Centering

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

Summary

An exceptional pack-fresh example of the Wartortle Illustration Rare. The card boasts beautiful surface quality and pristine front edges, with only very slight back centering bias preventing absolute perfection.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$69
Graded value (at 9.5)$291
~$20
Grading cost
+$202
Net profit
+293%
ROI

PSA is highly recommended as the slight back centering bias (approximately 55/45) falls well within their 75/25 threshold for a PSA 10 on the reverse. The expected value increase of a PSA 10 justifies the grading cost and wait time.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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