# Larry's Staraptor #249/217

The Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 (#249/217, ME: Ascended Heroes) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 6 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 17% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/larry-s-staraptor-249-217-me-ascended-heroes-249-217

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #249/217
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 580 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $4
- 6-month change: -36.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 6
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 17%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 17% | $5 |
| 9 | 67% | $5 |
| 8 | 17% | $5 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy (Front) — Soft Photo Prevents Corner Tip Verification; Client Flags All 4 Corners As Bent: 17% of scans
- Conservative Call: 17% of scans
- Light Whitening (Front): 17% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 carries a market value of $4. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $5, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 worth?

The Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 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 Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 cards get?

Across 6 community scans on ZeroPop, the Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 17% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 9.0, surface 9.1, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Larry's Staraptor - 249/217?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 cards are Fuzzy (Front) — Soft Photo Prevents Corner Tip Verification; Client Flags All 4 Corners As Bent (17% of scans), Conservative Call (17% of scans), Light Whitening (Front) (17% of scans).

### Is the Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 worth grading?

Whether the Larry's Staraptor - 249/217 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