morpeko pokemon card TCG 121/182 S&V Paradox Rift Rare Black Star Holo NM [Fighting]2 Morpeko Illustration Rare (206) 2023

Up the Beanstalk This two-drop uncommon (Peasant) will draw you a card when it ETBs so if destroyed after arrival, you'll never be down a card by investing in it

Hullbreaker Horror You'd think for a Kraken Horror wouldn't be a very strong card, but bouncing permanents and spells is a solid effect

Insert top-first into the sleeve Do not riffle through the pack Sliding cards against each other causes micro-scratches on holo surfaces Work on a clean, soft surface A playmat or microfiber cloth prevents back-side scratches Store sleeved cards flat Avoid bending by storing in a Card Saver or top-loader right away Common Defects That Cost You a Grade Even on Japanese cards with their superior print quality, these issues appear: Print lines Faint horizontal lines across the holo surface

While I'll never know why the PSA card graded like it did, at least CGC gives me a little more insight with the subgrades