# Articuno #161/159

The Articuno (#161/159, SV09: Journey Together, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 4 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 25% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/articuno-sv09-journey-together-161-159-full-art-holo

## Card details

- Set: SV09: Journey Together
- Number: #161/159
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Full Art
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $28

## Community grade population

- Scans: 4
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.1
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 9.3
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 25%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 25% | $28 |
| 9 | 50% | $22 |
| 8.5 | 25% | $23 |

### Most common condition issues

- Glare (Front: 25% of scans
- Center): 25% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Articuno carries a market value of $28. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $28, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Articuno worth?

The Articuno 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 cards get?

Across 4 community scans on ZeroPop, the Articuno averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 25% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.1, edges 9.0, surface 8.8, centering 9.3.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Articuno cards are Glare (Front (25% of scans), Center) (25% of scans).

### Is the Articuno worth grading?

Whether the Articuno 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