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Articuno

Journey Together

9.5
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Grade

Gem Mint

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Reverse Side

9.5
Card back

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Pokémon

Articuno

Set
Journey Together
Number
161/159
Year
2025
Owners
28
Est. Value
Raw Value

Card Owner

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Card Information

Manufacturer
N/A
Grading Model
dual-ai-v5-bulkQuick Grade
Graded On
Jun 30, 2026

Grade Breakdown

Results

Front Side

10.0
QualityGem Mint
PercentileTop 0%

Back Side

10.0
QualityGem Mint
PercentileTop 0%

Analysis

Front: All four corners are sharp and pristine with no rounding, dings, or wear. Back: All four corners are crisp and intact with no visible damage or softening.

How this affects your grade:

Corners accounts for a significant portion of the overall grade. This exceptional score positively impacts the final grade.

Front Side

9.8
QualityGem Mint
PercentileTop 3%

Back Side

9.8
QualityGem Mint
PercentileTop 3%

Analysis

Front: All edges are clean and well-cut with no nicks, chips, or roughness. Back: Edges are generally clean; very faint minor factory texture along the bottom edge, but no significant wear.

How this affects your grade:

Edges accounts for a significant portion of the overall grade. This exceptional score positively impacts the final grade.

Front Side

9.8
QualityGem Mint
PercentileTop 3%

Back Side

9.8
QualityGem Mint
PercentileTop 3%

Analysis

Front: The illustration rare surface is clean overall; very faint minor handling mark possible near center of card under certain light, but no scratches, creases, or print defects visible. Back: Surface is clean and smooth with no scratches, scuffs, or print issues.

How this affects your grade:

Surface accounts for a significant portion of the overall grade. This exceptional score positively impacts the final grade.

Issues Found (1)

scratchminor

front center area

Very faint possible handling mark on holographic surface, barely perceptible

Front Side

9.0
QualityMint
PercentileTop 10%

Back Side

9.0
QualityMint
PercentileTop 10%

Analysis

Front: Left border is slightly wider than right border, approximately 55/45 left-to-right; top-to-bottom appears close to 52/48. Back: Right border appears slightly wider than left, approximately 55/45 right-to-left; top-to-bottom is roughly 52/48.

How this affects your grade:

Centering accounts for a significant portion of the overall grade. This exceptional score positively impacts the final grade.

Issues Found (1)

scratchminor

front center area

Very faint possible handling mark on holographic surface, barely perceptible

Front Side

9.5
QualityGem Mint
PercentileTop 5%

Back Side

9.5
QualityGem Mint
PercentileTop 5%

Analysis

The illustration rare holographic foil pattern is intact and vibrant with strong rainbow prismatic effects visible across the artwork. No scratches or clouding on the holographic surface.

How this affects your grade:

Holographic accounts for a significant portion of the overall grade. This exceptional score positively impacts the final grade.

Grading History & Distribution

Average Grade

8.9

Highest Grade

9.5

Total Submissions

27

Grade Distribution

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4
5
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8
8
30%
9
19
70%
10

Recent Submissions

1
Submission 1

Jun 28, 2026

9.0

Overall

2
Submission 2

Jun 7, 2026

8.0

Overall

3
Submission 3

Jun 7, 2026

9.0

Overall

4
Submission 4

Jun 6, 2026

9.0

Overall

5
Submission 5

Jun 2, 2026

8.5

Overall

6
Submission 6

May 3, 2026

9.0

Overall

7
Submission 7

Apr 29, 2026

Value: $39.03

9.0

Overall

8
Submission 8

Apr 26, 2026

8.0

Overall

9
Submission 9

Apr 13, 2026

8.5

Overall

10
Submission 10

Mar 29, 2026

8.0

Overall

Grading Consistency

Range: 8.0 - 9.5

✅ Highly consistent grading across submissions