Gemi Grade Report
MEP Black Star Promos
Published July 20, 2026
This Fennekin promo shows excellent centering and clean edges, with only limited corner wear. The main downgrade factor is the front lower-center crease/kink on the surface.
Grade Shape
Four-axis score profile
Measured centering is very strong overall. The front shows a mild left/right and top/bottom bias, while the back is closer to even, so the card still presents as comfortably centered at the top level.
Corner wear is limited and localized, supporting a near-gem result. There is a very subtle possible nick/fray at the front bottom-left corner and a small white break at the back bottom-right tip, both consistent with light corner wear rather than heavier damage.
Observed
No edge wear was detected on either the front or back edge strips. The edge condition therefore supports a clean top-grade impression.
The surface is held back by a clear crease/kink in the lower center of the front art, crossing the divider line just above the retreat symbol/text area. Because this is a moderate, visible structural defect, it has a meaningful impact even though the rest of the surface appears clean.
Observed
Surface (8.0) is the lowest of the four axes. It's the main thing keeping this card from a higher grade.
The limiting defect is Surface Crease (moderate, front).
Bringing surface up to the level of the next-weakest axis (Corners, 9.0) would be the single biggest improvement available.
Verified
Fennekin
mep · 080