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To hit a PSA 10 , or Gem Mint grade, the card must be perfect, meaning four sharp corners, an exact percentage of art centering, and no stains at all, with a slight allowance for printing errors far beyond the public perception of mint condition. All of this to say that this card is not only extremely rare, but its also in pristine condition, and as youll see down below, its this condition that exponentially bumps up the price

Not every Pokmon card is worth grading, even if it looks good

The card simply did not exist

Another free online pricing tool from PSA is its Auction Prices Realized section, which offers up-to-the-minute pricing results of recently closed auctions." He also notes that cards can be appraised for free at certain local auction houses