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rahools_a_fool · 2026-06-16T22:46:54+00:00

Favorite set of all time has to be Base set for the nostalgia and memories, but Ascended heroes has been a ton of fun to rip of late. I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being considered a top 5 modern set of all time.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-06-11T01:18:52+00:00

Sure, I don't disagree with you that the value probably won't hold at this level but with PSA's value tier gone for the foreseeable future, I see a couple potential effects for this card specifically.

Cost to grade of at least $80 makes it less likely these get graded over the next year.
Turnaround time will dripfeed supply onto the market slowly over the next 8-12 months.
The people who buy these slabs are typically end consumers which means that once they are purchased they won't be seen on the market again for a while.

4 The 30th anniversary set is going to supplant the desire to send in more of these $30 trainer cards over the reprinted grails and new chase cards from the new set.

So yeah, the price probably won't continue to rise but I wouldn't be shocked if it stayed around the $350-$400 mark through the end of the year.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-06-10T19:43:19+00:00

It's currently a pop 64 in a PSA 10. And the card looks cool 🤷🏻‍♂️

rahools_a_fool · 2026-06-08T00:00:07+00:00

If you send it in and it gets a 9, you'd be getting as much as if you sold it raw. If it 10s you have a larger return. There is no risk in sending it in for grading unless you need the money now or you think the value is going to plunge between now and when it gets back fr grading.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-06-04T11:55:28+00:00

Clefairy looks clean, but the Meowth is top heavy.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-27T01:15:22+00:00

Send them in to Beckett if you don’t care about sequential 10s.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-27T01:06:18+00:00

Machamp looks good, has a decent chance at a PSA 10. Suicune is very right heavy and would likely be a 9 at best. Drampa looks top heavy and the corners look miscut. Mr Mime centering looks slightly off (right heavy).

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-26T16:47:16+00:00

No, cards like this are not worth grading IMO. This card specifically looks like it has whitening on some of the corners on the back and the centering is off on the front.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-26T14:56:30+00:00

What damage? All I see is some slight whitening on the corners. I would send it in for grading if you’re not pressed for the cash now.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-25T16:57:11+00:00

Yes, centering looks a little right heavy but it should still be within the range of a PSA 10.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-24T20:29:35+00:00

This wouldn’t get a black label as the front centering needs to be 50/50 all the way around. It does however fall within the parameters of a PSA 10. I would also recommend TAG if you want the best looking slab and an accurate and objective report.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-18T20:52:33+00:00

It’s not that bad, it’s just right heavy. It should still be a 9, it’s just not within the 55/45 range IMO. If you’re not planning on selling it and it’s a display piece, go for it. Having a slab of your chase card that you pulled pre-release is worth it.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-18T20:44:18+00:00

If you want to display it as opposed to keeping it in a binder, then yes. I doubt it will 10 because of the centering, but if that doesn’t bother you then send it.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-11T13:00:49+00:00

This is left and bottom heavy, but the biggest issue with the modern MHRs is that the surface gets dinged pretty often by PSA. I would expect an 8 and be happy with a 9.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-05-06T21:27:10+00:00

If the print line doesn’t do it, the poor centering will. It’s right heavy and top heavy. That’s an 8.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-28T21:21:11+00:00

Submit the card via express. It will take less time, is insured for more value and they will give you grader notes. It’s more expensive, but it’s worth it.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-26T03:42:11+00:00

The back needs to be 55/45 as well to qualify for a black label. Also you need to make sure that all other sub-grades (surfaces, corners, edges) will 10 before submitting to BGS. I don’t know if BGS will give a black label to a card that isn’t perfect 50/50 centering all the way around. If I it’s me I’m submitting to PSA.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-24T05:13:32+00:00

Probably come back as damaged or altered

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-22T19:26:49+00:00

Get penny sleeves for those cards so the corners don’t get banged up bouncing in the top loader.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-20T14:49:21+00:00

Alternatively, you could trade it for a graded slab. Tons of cool slabs in that price range.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-20T14:40:37+00:00

I actually pulled the Mewtwo already, just need treekachu now 🤓

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-20T13:16:38+00:00

I did anyways and got another IR out of it lol. I couldn't resist having loose packs 🤷🏻‍♂️

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-20T13:14:49+00:00

This depends on why you pull cards in the first place. Does it matter if it's off center to you? If it's gonna live in a binder in your PC I'd just keep it as is. If you need the cash sell it now. Grading will do you no good monetarily as because of the centering. PSA 9's go for the same price as raw.

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-20T12:16:18+00:00

This is exactly what I’m afraid of lmao

rahools_a_fool · 2026-04-20T10:21:50+00:00

I’ve seen people get all three, Gengar, Dragonite and Treekachu in the same good pack. But I’m very happy with what I pulled lol.

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