# Alakazam #001/102

The Alakazam (#001/102, Base Set, 2000) is a holo rare Pokémon card. Across 8 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.9/10 grade (EX-MT), with 13% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $17.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/alakazam-base-set-001-102

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #001/102
- Year: 2000
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $17
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +219.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 8
- Average overall grade: 6.9 / 10
- Average corners: 7.2
- Average edges: 7.4
- Average surface: 7.9
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 13%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 13% | $75 |
| 9 | 13% | $75 |
| 7 | 50% | $75 |
| 6 & below | 25% | $75 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 63% of scans
- Back: 38% of scans
- Chip: 38% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Alakazam carries a market value of $17. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $75, about 4.3× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alakazam worth?

A raw (ungraded) Alakazam from Base Set currently carries a market value of about $17. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Alakazam cards get?

Across 8 community scans on ZeroPop, the Alakazam averages a 6.9/10 overall grade. 13% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.2, edges 7.4, surface 7.9, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Alakazam?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Alakazam cards are Whitening (63% of scans), Back (38% of scans), Chip (38% of scans).

### Is the Alakazam worth grading?

Whether the Alakazam is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app