# Blastoise & Piplup GX #38/236

The Blastoise & Piplup GX (#38/236, SM - Cosmic Eclipse) is a ultra rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 33% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/blastoise-piplup-gx-sm-cosmic-eclipse-38-236

## Card details

- Set: SM - Cosmic Eclipse
- Number: #38/236
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Nov 1, 2019
- Set size: 276 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $81
- 1-year change: +119.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.2
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 33%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 33% | $81 |
| 9 | 33% | $76 |
| 7 | 33% | $83 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 33% of scans
- Fuzzy (Front): 33% of scans
- Sharp (Front): 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Blastoise & Piplup GX carries a market value of $81. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $81, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Blastoise & Piplup GX worth?

The Blastoise & Piplup GX from SM - Cosmic Eclipse 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 Blastoise & Piplup GX cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Blastoise & Piplup GX averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 33% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 9.2, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Blastoise & Piplup GX?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Blastoise & Piplup GX cards are Bent (Front) (33% of scans), Fuzzy (Front) (33% of scans), Sharp (Front) (33% of scans).

### Is the Blastoise & Piplup GX worth grading?

Whether the Blastoise & Piplup GX 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