TAG 8.5
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Pikachu ex #238
Pokemon Surging Sparks · #238 · first seen Jul 27 · last seen Jul 29
Pokémon Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare Holo 238/191 Surging Sparks TAG 8.5
Net if it crosses to PSA 10 · after grading & sale fees
+$556
$295 buy + $139 costs → sells at $990 PSA 10 comp · ≈2.9× return
Why it scores 82
- 1 surface ding(s)
- 3 corner ding(s)
- Defects weighted ×1.25 on a TAG 8.5 slab
Ding report 4 total
| Front | Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | 0 | 3 |
| Edges | 0 | 0 |
| Surface | 0 | 1 |
Points are deducted by type of DING (e.g. corner wear, edge lift, surface defect). Always check the full TAG report to investigate severity before purchasing.
The math
Buy floor (asking)$294.99
Grading + shipping− $80.00
Sale fees (~6%)− $59.40
Sell at PSA 10 comp$990.00
Net profit+$555.61
If it lands PSA 9 instead: $-93 — a loss
Fee estimate assumes bulk grading + 6% marketplace fee.
Centering deviation from 50/50
Front
Back
This TAG listing includes a full ding report (corner, edge & surface) plus front/back centering measurement.
Comps from recent sold listings — confirm before you buy.
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