# Pikachu

The Pikachu (How I Became a Pokemon Card) is a ultra rare Pokemon Japan card. Across 250 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 6% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu%7Chow_i_became_a_pokemon_card%7C%7C%7Cfull_art_gold_holo

## Card details

- Set: How I Became a Pokemon Card
- Game: Pokemon Japan
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Variant: Full Art Gold Holo

## Community grade population

- Scans: 250
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.6
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.6
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 6%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 1% | $185 |
| 9.5 | 5% | $38 |
| 9 | 60% | $24 |
| 8.5 | 13% | $27 |
| 8 | 12% | $16 |
| 7 | 6% | $15 |
| 6 & below | 4% | $33 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 9% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 8% of scans
- Sharp: 6% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What grade do most Pikachu cards get?

Across 250 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 6% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.6, edges 8.8, surface 8.6, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening (9% of scans), Whitening (Front) (8% of scans), Sharp (6% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu 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