# Canari #291/217

The Canari (#291/217, ME: Ascended Heroes, 2026) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/canari-me-ascended-heroes-291-217-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #291/217
- Year: 2026
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 583 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $39
- 4-month change: -17.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 33% | $48 |
| 8.5 | 33% | $51 |
| 8 | 33% | $40 |

### Most common condition issues

- Soft Focus (Front): 33% of scans
- Soft Focus (Front); Unverifiable: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Canari carries a market value of $39. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $48, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Canari worth?

The Canari from ME: Ascended Heroes 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 Canari cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Canari averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 8.5, surface 8.5, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Canari cards are Soft Focus (Front) (33% of scans), Soft Focus (Front); Unverifiable (33% of scans).

### Is the Canari worth grading?

Whether the Canari 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