# Articuno #161/159

The Articuno (#161/159, SV09: Journey Together, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 71% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $28.

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

## Card details

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

## Market price

- Current raw value: $28

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 9.3
- Average edges: 9.4
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 71%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 14% | $28 |
| 9.5 | 57% | $26 |
| 8.5 | 14% | $25 |
| 6 & below | 14% | $27 |

### Most common condition issues

- Possible Minor Bend Artifact (Front) — No Confirmed Whitening On Any Corner; Tl/Tr/Br Sharp Within Case: 14% of scans
- None Confirmed — Holo Shimmer And Case Reflections Consistent With Foil Finish: 14% of scans
- No Scratches Or Creases Identified: 14% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Articuno carries a market value of $28. Community scans grading 10 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?

A raw (ungraded) Articuno from SV09: Journey Together currently carries a market value of about $28. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Articuno cards get?

Across 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Articuno averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 71% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.3, edges 9.4, surface 8.8, centering 9.1.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Articuno cards are Possible Minor Bend Artifact (Front) — No Confirmed Whitening On Any Corner; Tl/Tr/Br Sharp Within Case (14% of scans), None Confirmed — Holo Shimmer And Case Reflections Consistent With Foil Finish (14% of scans), No Scratches Or Creases Identified (14% 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