# Articuno #161/159

The Articuno - 161/159 (#161/159, SV09: Journey Together, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokémon card. Across 32 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 44% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/articuno-161-159-sv09-journey-together-161-159-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV09: Journey Together
- Number: #161/159
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Mar 28, 2025
- Set size: 198 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $20
- 4-month change: +51.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 32
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.2
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 8.9
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 44%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 3% | $28 |
| 9.5 | 41% | $26 |
| 9 | 41% | $25 |
| 8.5 | 9% | $24 |
| 6 & below | 6% | $24 |

### Most common condition issues

- C(Front): 3% of scans
- Center(Front): 3% of scans
- Glare: 3% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Articuno - 161/159 carries a market value of $20. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $28, about 1.4× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Articuno - 161/159 worth?

The Articuno - 161/159 from SV09: Journey Together 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 Articuno - 161/159 cards get?

Across 32 community scans on ZeroPop, the Articuno - 161/159 averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 44% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.2, edges 9.3, surface 8.9, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Articuno - 161/159?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Articuno - 161/159 cards are C(Front) (3% of scans), Center(Front) (3% of scans), Glare (3% of scans).

### Is the Articuno - 161/159 worth grading?

Whether the Articuno - 161/159 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