# Alakazam ex #201/165

The Alakazam ex (#201/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 8 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 38% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $77.

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: $77
- 4-month change: +104.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 8
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 9.4
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 8.9
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 38%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 13% | $81 |
| 9.5 | 25% | $79 |
| 9 | 38% | $80 |
| 8.5 | 13% | $81 |
| 7 | 13% | $78 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 13% of scans
- Bottom Right Copyright Area (Front): 13% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Alakazam ex carries a market value of $77. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $81, 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 ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Alakazam ex from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 currently carries a market value of about $77. 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 8 community scans on ZeroPop, the Alakazam ex averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 38% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.4, edges 9.1, surface 8.9, 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) (13% of scans), Bottom Right Copyright Area (Front) (13% 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