# Pikachu #088

The Pikachu - 088 (#088, SV: Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards, 2024) is a promo Pokémon card. Across 8 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.5/10 grade (NM), with 25% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-088-sv-scarlet-violet-promo-cards-088-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards
- Number: #088
- Year: 2024
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Promo
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Mar 31, 2023
- Set size: 286 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $26
- 4-month change: +138.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 8
- Average overall grade: 7.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.4
- Average edges: 8.3
- Average surface: 7.4
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 25%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 25% | $30 |
| 9 | 50% | $27 |
| 6 & below | 25% | $27 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 13% of scans
- C (Front): 13% of scans
- Bent: 13% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu - 088 carries a market value of $26. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $30, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu - 088 worth?

The Pikachu - 088 from SV: Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards 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 Pikachu - 088 cards get?

Across 8 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu - 088 averages a 7.5/10 overall grade. 25% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.4, edges 8.3, surface 7.4, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Pikachu - 088?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu - 088 cards are Whitening (Front) (13% of scans), C (Front) (13% of scans), Bent (13% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu - 088 worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu - 088 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