# Pikachu ex #277/217

The Pikachu ex (#277/217, ME: Ascended Heroes, 2026) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.3/10 grade (MINT), with 56% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $468.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-ex-me-ascended-heroes-277-217-special-art-rare-holo

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #277/217
- Year: 2026
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Art Rare
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $468

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 9.3 / 10
- Average corners: 9.3
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.4
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 56%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 56% | $467 |
| 9 | 44% | $464 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex carries a market value of $468. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $467, 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 ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu ex from ME: Ascended Heroes currently carries a market value of about $468. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Pikachu ex cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex averages a 9.3/10 overall grade. 56% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.3, edges 9.3, surface 9.4, centering 9.1.

### Is the Pikachu ex worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu ex 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