# Alakazam ex #201/165

The Alakazam ex (#201/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 6 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $37.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/alakazam-ex-sv-scarlet-violet-151-201-165-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
- Number: #201/165
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 22, 2023
- Set size: 215 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $37
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +101.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 6
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 9.5
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 17% | $81 |
| 9.5 | 33% | $79 |
| 9 | 17% | $78 |
| 8.5 | 17% | $81 |
| 7 | 17% | $78 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 17% of scans
- Bottom Right Copyright Area (Front): 17% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Alakazam ex carries a market value of $37. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $81, about 2.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alakazam ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Alakazam ex from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 currently carries a market value of about $37. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Alakazam ex cards get?

Across 6 community scans on ZeroPop, the Alakazam ex averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.1, surface 8.8, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Alakazam ex cards are Bent (Front) (17% of scans), Bottom Right Copyright Area (Front) (17% of scans).

### Is the Alakazam ex worth grading?

Whether the Alakazam ex 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