# Pikachu (1) #01/53

The Pikachu (1) (#01/53, WoTC Promo) is a promo Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $32.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-1-wotc-promo-01-53

## Card details

- Set: WoTC Promo
- Number: #01/53
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Promo
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jul 1, 1999
- Set size: 69 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $32
- Source: justtcg
- 1-year change: +34.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 100% | $31 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu (1) carries a market value of $32. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $31, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu (1) worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu (1) from WoTC Promo currently carries a market value of about $32. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Pikachu (1) cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu (1) averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

### Is the Pikachu (1) worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu (1) 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