# Hop's Zacian ex #186/159

The Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 (#186/159, SV09: Journey Together) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 10 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.6/10 grade (NM-MT), with 40% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/hop-s-zacian-ex-186-159-sv09-journey-together-186-159

## Card details

- Set: SV09: Journey Together
- Number: #186/159
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Mar 28, 2025
- Set size: 198 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $26
- 1-year change: -44.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 10
- Average overall grade: 8.6 / 10
- Average corners: 9.1
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 40%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 40% | $36 |
| 9 | 30% | $31 |
| 8 | 20% | $30 |
| 6 & below | 10% | $31 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 10% of scans
- Lower Right(Back): 10% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 carries a market value of $26. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $36, about 1.4× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 worth?

The Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 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 Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 cards get?

Across 10 community scans on ZeroPop, the Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 averages a 8.6/10 overall grade. 40% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.1, edges 9.0, surface 8.7, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 cards are Whitening(Front) (10% of scans), Lower Right(Back) (10% of scans).

### Is the Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 worth grading?

Whether the Hop's Zacian ex - 186/159 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