The back mentions it. I don’t think it should affect the grade personally, but I am also of the opinion that the grade overall doesn’t really mean much.
CGC graded the set all together. While being able to see the lot of cards side by side, they graded on an adjusted scale that took damage that was common amongst the cards into account. Think of how Rocket or Jungle with a rough cut is graded to allow the paint chip affect on the edge of the card.
Just sharing facts and keeping opinions out. Don’t come after me
I actually have the Caterpie. The Weedle and Caterpie were mislabled by CGC. I’m not sure if I should get CGC to fix the slab or just keep it cause it’s kinda cool that it’s mislabeled If the owner of the Weedle happens to be here drop me a DM.
Let’s address the elephant in the room, hoping I’m not the elephant by asking - where are GAMMA playtests? Do they at least exist or should exist by some criteria, but they weren’t found, were kept by Akabane or… Haven’t seen a more weird thing in ages. Thanks!
Gamma playtests and presentation both exist (there are few sets known). However CGC isn’t grading them at the moment, they didn’t provide a reason publicly.
1401030937001 - 1401030937081 include some “Alpha Playtest” cards.
If the owner of the Weedle happens to be here drop me a DM.