# Gyarados #006/102

The Gyarados (#006/102, Base Set, 1999) is a holo rare Pokémon card. Across 25 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.0/10 grade (NM), with 4% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/gyarados-base-set-006-102

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #006/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $47
- 4-month change: +195.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 25
- Average overall grade: 7.0 / 10
- Average corners: 7.4
- Average edges: 7.6
- Average surface: 7.5
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 4%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 4% | $44 |
| 9 | 20% | $48 |
| 8.5 | 8% | $49 |
| 8 | 28% | $46 |
| 7 | 4% | $45 |
| 6 & below | 36% | $47 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 44% of scans
- Whitening(Front): 20% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 12% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Gyarados carries a market value of $47. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $44, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Gyarados worth?

The Gyarados from Base Set 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 Gyarados cards get?

Across 25 community scans on ZeroPop, the Gyarados averages a 7.0/10 overall grade. 4% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.4, edges 7.6, surface 7.5, centering 8.7.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Gyarados cards are Whitening (44% of scans), Whitening(Front) (20% of scans), Whitening(Back) (12% of scans).

### Is the Gyarados worth grading?

Whether the Gyarados 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