# Pikachu ex #276/217

The Pikachu ex (#276/217, Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes, 2026) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 10 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.1/10 grade (MINT), with 30% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $900.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-ex-mega-evolution-ascended-heroes-276-217-special-illustration-rare-textured-holofoil

## Card details

- Set: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes
- Number: #276/217
- Year: 2026
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Finish: Textured Holofoil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $900

## Community grade population

- Scans: 10
- Average overall grade: 9.1 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.2
- Average centering: 9.4
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 30%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 30% | $1,058 |
| 9 | 50% | $971 |
| 8.5 | 20% | $1,137 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 40% of scans
- Chipping: 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu ex carries a market value of $900. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $1,058, 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 ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu ex from Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes currently carries a market value of about $900. 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 10 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex averages a 9.1/10 overall grade. 30% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 9.1, surface 9.2, centering 9.4.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu ex cards are Whitening (40% of scans), Chipping (20% 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