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Returned directly from ACE grading and sold sealed in its original ACE packaging, unopened and unhandled since receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade \u0026amp; Subgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003eOverall Grade: Gem Mint 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe highest grade awarded by ACE, indicating a card in near-perfect condition across all assessed categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🔲 \u003cstrong\u003eSurface: 9\u003c\/strong\u003e — Minor surface note only; does not affect the overall grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eCentering: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — Perfect border alignment on all sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eEdges: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean, sharp edges throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eCorners: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sharp, clean corners with no visible wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePopulation with this label (Gem Mint 10): 692\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTotal population (all labels): 717\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePopulation graded higher: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTotal submitted: 800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGem rate (proportion achieving 10): 90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWorth noting for transparency: this card has a 90% gem rate, meaning a Gem Mint 10 is the typical outcome rather than a scarce one. What you are buying here is the top available grade with certainty — not a rare grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMega Charizard X ex 029 is a Black Star Promo exclusive to the Mega Charizard Tin, distinct from standard booster set pulls. The X-variant Charizard design has a long-standing following of its own, and combined with the promo's tin-exclusive distribution, it holds appeal for Charizard specialists and promo set collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mega Charizard X ex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Star Promo (Mega Charizard Tin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACE Gem Mint 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 996819\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed in original ACE packaging as received from grading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Gem Mint 10 copy of one of the most recognisable modern Charizard promos, fully slabbed and sealed as returned from ACE, with no copies graded higher in the ACE census. The certification number is shown for independent verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you're building a graded Charizard collection, chasing tin-exclusive promos, or want the top grade without gambling on a submission, this card covers it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Collectors Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55005888708950,"sku":"PE215","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/1509\/7174\/files\/996819_mega-charizard-x-ex-029_front.jpg?v=1786908275"},{"product_id":"horsea-shrouded-fable-067-064-illustration-rare-ace-9-mint","title":"Horsea — Shrouded Fable 067\/064 Illustration Rare — ACE 9 MINT","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePokémon TCG: Horsea 067\/064 – Illustration Rare – ACE Mint 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrouded Fable \u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 067\/064 \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \u003cstrong\u003eGrading Company:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACE (Authenticated Card Experts) \u003cstrong\u003eCertification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 996818\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Mint 9 copy of the Horsea Illustration Rare from Shrouded Fable, graded and slabbed by ACE. Illustrated by Shinya Komatsu, the card places Horsea in a soft, light-filtered underwater scene — coral, drifting bubbles and gentle current — in the full-art Illustration Rare treatment that has become the most collected rarity tier in the Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReturned directly from ACE grading and sold sealed in its original ACE packaging, unopened and unhandled since receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade \u0026amp; Subgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003eOverall Grade: Mint 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🔲 \u003cstrong\u003eSurface: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — No scratches, print defects or visible wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eCentering: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — Perfect border alignment on all sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eEdges: 8\u003c\/strong\u003e — Minor edge imperfection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eCorners: 9\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean corners with minimal wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerfect 10s in both surface and centering, with the overall grade held at 9 by the edge assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePopulation with this label (Mint 9): 89\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTotal population (all labels): 95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePopulation graded higher: 85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTotal submitted: 194\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGem rate (proportion achieving 10): 44%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNote the low absolute population here — only 194 copies submitted to ACE in total, making this a comparatively thinly-graded card versus the larger Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet chase Illustration Rares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHorsea 067\/064 sits in the Illustration Rare tier of Shrouded Fable, a compact 2024 special set built around the Loyal Three and Pecharunt. Illustration Rares extend the artwork across the entire card face with no conventional border, and Shinya Komatsu's aquatic composition is among the quieter, more atmospheric entries in the set — a strong choice for collectors who value illustration over headline chase status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horsea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 067\/064\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrouded Fable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustration Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACE Mint 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 996818\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed in original ACE packaging as received from grading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA clean Mint 9 Illustration Rare with perfect surface and centering subgrades, from a set with a notably small ACE graded population. Slabbed and sealed exactly as returned from grading, with the certification number provided for independent lookup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you're collecting Illustration Rares, building a Horsea or water-type line, or after an affordable entry into graded modern Pokémon, this is a solid pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Collectors Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55005976232278,"sku":"PE212","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/1509\/7174\/files\/996818_horsea-shrouded-fable-067_front.jpg?v=1786908894"},{"product_id":"mega-charizard-x-ex-black-star-promo-023-ace-gem-mint-10","title":"Mega Charizard X ex — Black Star Promo 023 — ACE GEM MINT 10","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X ex 023 – ACE Gem Mint 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Star Promo \u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection \u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 023 \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \u003cstrong\u003eGrading Company:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACE (Authenticated Card Experts) \u003cstrong\u003eCertification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1396292\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Gem Mint 10 copy of the Mega Charizard X ex Black Star Promo (023), sourced from the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection and graded by ACE. This is the highest grade ACE awards, achieved here with perfect 10s across all four assessed categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIllustrated by Saboteri, the card is one of the more visually distinctive modern Charizard promos — the attack name rendered in bold Japanese katakana across the artwork, over the black-and-blue Mega Charizard X design. Returned directly from ACE grading and sold sealed in its original ACE packaging, unopened and unhandled since receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade \u0026amp; Subgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003eOverall Grade: Gem Mint 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe highest grade awarded by ACE, indicating a card in near-perfect condition across all assessed categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔲 \u003cstrong\u003eSurface: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — No scratches, print defects or visible wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eCentering: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — Perfect border alignment on all sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eEdges: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean, sharp edges throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eCorners: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sharp, clean corners with no visible wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA clean sweep of perfect subgrades — no category conceded anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopulation with this label (Gem Mint 10): 5,912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal population (all labels): 6,051\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopulation graded higher: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopulation graded lower: 2,049\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal submitted: 8,100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem rate (proportion achieving 10): 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor transparency: with a 75% gem rate this card gems readily, so a 10 is the common outcome rather than a scarce one. 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The strength of this listing is the certainty of receiving the complete Sinnoh trio at the same overall grade, including two four-subgrade clean sweeps, consecutive card numbers and one uninterrupted certification run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePopulation figures are a snapshot from the supplied ACE grading reports and may change as further copies are submitted and graded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurtwig, Chimchar and Piplup are the three first partners offered at the beginning of a Sinnoh adventure. Their Series 1 promotional cards were created as a connected regional composition, allowing the individual illustrations to become one wider scene when positioned in number order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaboteri's artwork gives each Pokémon its own space and personality while carrying visual details across the trio. 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