# Pikachu #005/025

The Pikachu (#005/025, Celebrations) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 43 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.7/10 grade (NM-MT), with 19% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $6.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-celebrations-005-025

## Card details

- Set: Celebrations
- Number: #005/025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Oct 8, 2021
- Set size: 38 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $6
- 1-year change: +222.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 43
- Average overall grade: 8.7 / 10
- Average corners: 8.7
- Average edges: 8.9
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 19%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 5% | $7 |
| 9.5 | 14% | $8 |
| 9 | 51% | $8 |
| 8.5 | 14% | $8 |
| 8 | 12% | $8 |
| 7 | 2% | $8 |
| 6 & below | 2% | $8 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 19% of scans
- Sharp: 9% of scans
- Glare (Back): 2% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $6. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $7, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu from Celebrations currently carries a market value of about $6. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Pikachu cards get?

Across 43 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.7/10 overall grade. 19% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.7, edges 8.9, surface 9.1, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening (19% of scans), Sharp (9% of scans), Glare (Back) (2% 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.

---

Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app