# Hop's Zacian ex #186/159

The Hop's Zacian ex (#186/159, SV09: Journey Together, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.5/10 grade (GEM MINT), with 100% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $25.

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

## Card details

- Set: SV09: Journey Together
- Number: #186/159
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Mar 28, 2025
- Set size: 198 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $25
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +24.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 9.5 / 10
- Average corners: 9.5
- Average edges: 9.5
- Average surface: 9.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 100%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 100% | $36 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Hop's Zacian ex carries a market value of $25. 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 worth?

A raw (ungraded) Hop's Zacian ex from SV09: Journey Together currently carries a market value of about $25. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Hop's Zacian ex cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Hop's Zacian ex averages a 9.5/10 overall grade. 100% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.5, surface 9.5, centering 9.0.

### Is the Hop's Zacian ex worth grading?

Whether the Hop's Zacian ex 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