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Tao Pai Pai's Surefire Dodonpa Card Details

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Tao Pai Pai's Surefire Dodonpa
Visual Adventure Special Dragon Ball - Prism (Unlicensed)  ·  2013  ·  #84
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000065435
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
9.5 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfacePerfect surface under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible even under magnification.
Card Notes
The Visual Adventure Special Dragon Ball Prism set represents an interesting chapter in unlicensed Dragon Ball trading cards from the early 2010s. These Japanese prism cards captured fan creativity during a period when official English releases were limited, allowing collectors to explore alternative interpretations of beloved characters and moments through unique printing techniques and artistic approaches. Tao Pai Pai's Dodonpa technique showcases one of Dragon Ball's most memorable villains in action, depicting his signature energy attack. Collectors are drawn to this card for its dynamic artwork and the character's significant role in the series' early saga, making it a notable example of how unlicensed sets preserved fan-favorite moments from the original Dragon Ball narrative.
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Population Insights
2 Total Pop
1 This Grade
1 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 1
9.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 9.5 / 9.5 / 9.5
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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