# Alakazam #001/102

The Alakazam (#001/102, Base Set, 2025) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 18 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.2/10 grade (NM), with 6% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #001/102
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $68
- 4-month change: +216.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 18
- Average overall grade: 7.2 / 10
- Average corners: 7.3
- Average edges: 7.6
- Average surface: 7.6
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 6%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 6% | $75 |
| 9 | 11% | $81 |
| 8.5 | 6% | $86 |
| 8 | 17% | $83 |
| 7 | 39% | $79 |
| 6 & below | 22% | $76 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 56% of scans
- Back: 17% of scans
- Chip: 17% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Alakazam carries a market value of $68. 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 18 community scans on ZeroPop, the Alakazam averages a 7.2/10 overall grade. 6% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.3, edges 7.6, surface 7.6, centering 8.8.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Alakazam cards are Whitening (56% of scans), Back (17% of scans), Chip (17% 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