# Pikachu ex #277/217

The Pikachu ex (#277/217, ME: Ascended Heroes, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 24 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 67% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $346.

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

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #277/217
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 580 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $346
- Source: justtcg

## Community grade population

- Scans: 24
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.2
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 67%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 38% | $484 |
| 9.5 | 29% | $488 |
| 9 | 4% | $494 |
| 8.5 | 17% | $485 |
| 8 | 4% | $460 |
| 6 & below | 8% | $462 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front); Tr: 4% of scans
- Possible Light Bend/Soft (Front) — Blur Limits Verification; No Whitening Confirmed: 4% of scans
- Possible Slight Bend (Front); Others Appear Clean: 4% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex carries a market value of $346. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $484, about 1.4× 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 $346. 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 24 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 67% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.3, surface 9.2, centering 9.1.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu ex cards are Whitening(Front); Tr (4% of scans), Possible Light Bend/Soft (Front) — Blur Limits Verification; No Whitening Confirmed (4% of scans), Possible Slight Bend (Front); Others Appear Clean (4% of scans).

### 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