# Alakazam #001/102

The Alakazam (#001/102, Base Set, 2001) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 23 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.5/10 grade (NM), with 4% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #001/102
- Year: 2001
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $70
- 4-month change: +216.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 23
- Average overall grade: 7.5 / 10
- Average corners: 7.6
- Average edges: 7.8
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 4%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 4% | $75 |
| 9 | 22% | $74 |
| 8.5 | 4% | $86 |
| 8 | 22% | $77 |
| 7 | 30% | $79 |
| 6 & below | 17% | $76 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 43% of scans
- Whitening(Front): 13% of scans
- Back: 13% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Alakazam carries a market value of $70. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $75, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alakazam worth?

The Alakazam from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Alakazam cards get?

Across 23 community scans on ZeroPop, the Alakazam averages a 7.5/10 overall grade. 4% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.6, edges 7.8, surface 7.8, centering 8.8.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Alakazam cards are Whitening (43% of scans), Whitening(Front) (13% of scans), Back (13% 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