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CERT #SWSH11-186Pokemon ARCHIVAL VALUATION & CENTERING WORKBENCH
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Lost Origin (SWSH11)
Giratina V (Lost Abyss Alt Art)
ARCHIVAL SPECIMEN #186/196
Giratina V (Lost Abyss Alt Art)
Raw NM: $412.00
PSA 10: $920.00
Illus. Shinji Kanda · 2022
Ultra Rare Alternate Art#186/196
L/R: 55.2/44.8T/B: 50.9/49.1PSA 9 Mint
Border Micrometer Calibration (mm)
Centering Verdict: Slightly off-center (55.2/44.8). Exceeds strict 55/45 PSA 10 threshold; caps at PSA 9 Mint and TAG 9 Mint unless eye-appeal discretion applies.
PSA StandardPSA 9 Mint
Beckett BGSSubgrade 9
CGC CardsCGC 9.5 Mint+
TAG GradingTAG 9 Mint
#186/196Lost Origin (SWSH11) · Ultra Rare Alternate Art
Giratina V (Lost Abyss Alt Art)
TCGplayer Raw (NM)
$412.00
Range: $365 – $478
Cardmarket EUR (NM)
€375.00
30d Trend: €392.00
PSA 9 Mint Slab
$455.00
1.10x vs Raw NM
PSA 10 Gem Mint
$920.00
2.2x Multiplier · Pop 5,920
Should You Grade This Card? (PSA / BGS Net Profit & ROI Calculator)
HIGH-UPSIDE GEM PLAY (Requires <=55/45 Centering)Total All-In Cost Basis
$451.00 (Card + $25 + $14 Ins.)
If Graded PSA 10 (After 12.5% Fee)
+$354.00 (78.5% ROI)
If Graded PSA 9 (After 12.5% Fee)
$-52.88 (-11.7% ROI)
Historical PSA 10 Gem Rate
58.6% (Break-even: 13%)
10x Loupe Counterfeit & Print Variant Verification Checklist
- Intricate Shinji Kanda stippled background has dense micro-ridge tactile embossing across every floating shard.
- Lost Origin English copies are notorious for left-heavy centering—verify <=55/45 before PSA submission.
Binder Portfolio Ledger (1 Cards · Total Raw: $385.50)
Charizard Holo #4/102 (NM · 52.8/47.2)
$385.50
2026 GRADING SUBMISSION ECONOMICS & BREAK-EVEN HURDLES
PSA vs Beckett (BGS) vs CGC vs SGC Service Fees & Minimum Break-Even Spread
| Grading Service & Tier | Grading Fee / Card | Max Declared Value | Est. Turnaround | Min Slab Price Gain to Break Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Value Bulk (Collectors Club) | $19 – $25 | $500 Max | 45 Business Days | +$48.00 over Raw NM |
| PSA Value Plus | $40 | $500 Max | 20 Business Days | +$66.00 over Raw NM |
| PSA Regular (High-Value Chase) | $75 | $1,500 Max | 10 Business Days | +$108.00 over Raw NM |
| Beckett (BGS) Standard w/ Subgrades | $35 – $40 | $1,000 Max | 25–35 Business Days | +$62.00 (Best for 50/50 Black Label Candidates) |
| CGC Cards Bulk / Economy | $15 – $20 | $400 – $1,000 Max | 25–40 Business Days | +$40.00 (Strong for Pristine 10 Gold Label) |
| TAG Grading S-Tier (1000-Pt DIG Report) | $19 – $30 | $1,000 Max | 10–20 Business Days | +$46.00 (Includes Laser Optical Dings Map) |
Cross-Grader Slab Valuation Matrix (Raw NM vs PSA 8 vs PSA 9 vs BGS 9.5 vs PSA 10 vs CGC 10 Pristine)
| Card & Number | Raw NM | PSA 8 | PSA 9 | BGS 9.5 | PSA 10 Gem | CGC 10 Pristine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charizard Holo #4/102 | $385.5 | $690 | $1,450 | $2,850 | $10,800 | $12,400 |
| Umbreon VMAX (Moonbreon Alt Art) #215/203 | $968 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,190 | $1,485 | $1,980 |
| Charizard ex (151 SIR) #199/165 | $189.4 | $158 | $215 | $340 | $565 | $740 |
| Pikachu ex (Stellar Tera SIR) #238/191 | $448 | $380 | $485 | $720 | $1,090 | $1,380 |
| Giratina V (Lost Abyss Alt Art) #186/196 | $412 | $360 | $455 | $680 | $920 | $1,180 |
| Lugia V (Stormy Sea Alt Art) #186/195 | $218.5 | $195 | $245 | $365 | $485 | $640 |
| Gengar VMAX (Gigantamax Alt Art) #271/264 | $389 | $350 | $430 | $590 | $780 | $990 |
| Rayquaza VMAX (Emerald Canyon Alt Art) #218/203 | $492 | $440 | $530 | $695 | $895 | $1,180 |
| Charizard ex (Shiny Tera SIR) #234/091 | $162.5 | $140 | $185 | $295 | $435 | $590 |
| Umbreon ex (Stellar Tera SIR) #161/131 | $1,245 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,950 | $2,890 | $3,650 |
| Blue-Eyes White Dragon (1st Edition LOB) #LOB-001 | $2,480 | $3,850 | $9,800 | $18,500 | $46,500 | $52,000 |
| Mirror Force (1st Edition MRD) #MRD-143 | $285 | $440 | $1,150 | $2,150 | $5,400 | $6,200 |
| Michael Jordan #57 Rookie Card #57/132 | $3,950 | $6,850 | $18,400 | $34,500 | $195,000 | $215,000 |
| Victor Wembanyama #136 Silver Prizm Rookie #136 | $485 | $410 | $540 | $840 | $1,180 | $1,450 |