Empoleon ex

Analysis: Front corners retain sharp visible geometry with no confirmed fiber exposure, rounding, bends, or lift. Inspection is limited by holder glare, so the score reflects the visible evidence with elevated uncertainty. This face shows 9/10 because the overall grade is held at 9: it was photographed inside a holder, which limits how closely the surface and edges can be inspected.

Analysis: Visible front edges appear clean and factory-cut, with no confirmed whitening, chipping, fuzzing, or roughness. The lower perimeter is partially constrained by the holder, increasing uncertainty rather than creating a deduction. This face shows 9/10 because the overall grade is held at 9: it was photographed inside a holder, which limits how closely the surface and edges can be inspected.

Analysis: The Empoleon artwork and text panels show no confirmed scratches, dents, scuffs, stains, or localized holo disruption. Strong reflections across the foil surface prevent a higher-confidence assessment. This face shows 9/10 because the overall grade is held at 9: it was photographed inside a holder, which limits how closely the surface and edges can be inspected.

Analysis: Back corners show intact blue-border points without confirmed whitening, rounding, or structural damage. Holder glare prevents absolute fine-detail certainty, but no visible handling defect is confirmed. This face shows 9/10 because the overall grade is held at 9: it was photographed inside a holder, which limits how closely the surface and edges can be inspected.

Analysis: The blue back perimeter appears intact and clean across the visible edge runs. Glare and the semi-rigid holder limit microscopic confirmation, but no physical whitening or chipping is visible. This face shows 9/10 because the overall grade is held at 9: it was photographed inside a holder, which limits how closely the surface and edges can be inspected.

Analysis: The back surface appears uniform across the logo, Poké Ball, and blue swirl regions, with no confirmed physical surface defect. Broad highlights are treated as holder or lighting reflection rather than card damage. This face shows 9/10 because the overall grade is held at 9: it was photographed inside a holder, which limits how closely the surface and edges can be inspected.