Weve already seen a range of impressive reprints get spoiled, and it seems that trend isnt slowing down
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Grade Japanese cards when: You have a Japanese-exclusive card with strong demand The card is in beautiful condition and the PSA 10 population is still relatively low You're collecting graded Japanese cards for your personal collection The cost of grading is justified by the price difference between raw and graded Grade English cards when: The PSA 10 premium is massive (common for vintage English holos) You have a card that's centered well enough to potentially get a 10 (this is the hard part) You're planning to sell in a market that primarily values English cards CGC and BGS Considerations CGC and BGS grade Japanese cards as well, with some differences: CGC has been gaining popularity for Japanese cards, particularly modern ones
Over the years, Smeargle's ability to endure across generations can be attributed to its unique mechanics and the charm of its design
As of January 2026, Foundations which released in November 2024 as a permanent Standard stapleand multiple 2024-2025 sets remain Standard-legal
However, this card would have been at or near the top
