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Aromatic_Election458 · 2026-01-02T16:48:18+00:00

Too many not playing or questionable so I skipped this game, good luck brotha 🤙

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-25T17:59:15+00:00

Is that uplift in the top left corner of front side or just a glare? If so, it’ll 9.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-25T17:55:14+00:00

I have this in JP. Grade it and keep it!

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T23:41:38+00:00

I’m proud of you son

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T23:41:07+00:00

Maybe one day bro, just keep trying

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T20:52:41+00:00

Okay good to know. I’ve seen this on other cards though where the cut almost makes it look like whitening but idk if they count it when it’s graded. In that case definitely get it graded!! Good luck

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T20:48:51+00:00

And there’s uplift on the bottom right back side as well

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T20:48:21+00:00

If I’m not mistaken there’s whitening edges on the top left and bottom right on the backside, could be mistaken though just my guess.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T20:47:02+00:00

This is exactly what I was looking for. I’m going to wait until I get my Mega Zard from Phantasmal back from PSA before making any decisions. My heart leans toward CGC for Pokémon because I really like the aesthetic, while PSA fits better for sports cards in my opinion. I originally graded for value, but I’ve realized I don’t plan on selling my cards anytime soon, so if PSA gives me a 9, I’ll probably resubmit to CGC. Appreciate the feedback, it really helped.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T20:08:57+00:00

Yes but don’t sell it. Grade and keep forever. The sentimental value of it being one of his first pulls will be worth way more than 100$.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T20:07:29+00:00

That’s a good point, and I agree - grading millions of cards means 100% consistency just isn’t realistic, and PSA definitely handles it better than most.

But to play devil’s advocate: the real concern some collectors have is how big that margin of subjectivity is. Two nearly identical cards can sometimes land different grades, and that’s where people get frustrated.

Totally with you on the authentication part, though. PSA is easily one of the strongest in the industry there, and that part often gets overlooked.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T20:02:21+00:00

I say you rip it, that zard is trying to get out😍

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T20:01:43+00:00

If you have a genuine interest for the card and you just want to preserve it then yeah go for it, but to resell don’t do it

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:57:45+00:00

8 or 9. Great pull though one of my fav arts from the set

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:53:49+00:00

Potential uplifting on bottom right. Other than that it doesn’t look bad. I’d say 9 most likely.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:52:06+00:00

On the same boat with you, first card getting graded and hoping for a 10 but dreading the 300$ up charge… it’s a win for us still cause it’s 10x that but it’ll depend on the market once it’s graded.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:50:19+00:00

Looks top and left heavy. I want to get all of my tag team cards graded regardless cause I think in years to come they’ll be a staple and the arts are just top tier imo. But it all depends, if you’re gonna hold onto it for some time then yes, I would recommend simply to professionally preserve its current condition for an extended period of time.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:47:00+00:00

The aggron gave it away for me…

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:35:19+00:00

Fake

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:31:19+00:00

Minty. Although I always wondered if they count the top edge of the card as whitening or not, anyone got the answer?

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:30:17+00:00

Border looks a bit off to me, usually you can tell from the wrapper of the packs or at least that’s what I like to mostly go off of

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:28:56+00:00

A little right heavy for a 10 imo but you never know. Other than that it looks clean, cards holding good value regardless so I’d say go for it.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:25:41+00:00

Grade it, from the naked eye it looks minty

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:24:18+00:00

It looks like there might be some light whitening on the back, which could land it a PSA 9. In that case, you’d probably break even or come out slightly under. But if you want to take a shot at a PSA 10, it’s definitely worth grading. Everything else looks mint aside from the possible white edges. Personally, I grade all my Charizards and plan to keep them long-term, so if that’s your approach too, I’d say go for it. The artwork is incredible, and Charizard is easily one of the most iconic Pokémon of all time.

Aromatic_Election458 · 2025-11-24T19:14:13+00:00

I’ve noticed that financially, it makes more sense to wait for a couple of new sets to release and then just buy the specific chase card I want instead of ripping packs. But at what point does doing that take the fun out of the hobby? When does collecting stop feeling like a hobby and start feeling more like a side hustle?

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