# Pikachu #78/123

The Pikachu (#78/123, HeartGold SoulSilver, 2010) is a common 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 $2.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-heartgold-soulsilver-78-123

## Card details

- Set: HeartGold SoulSilver
- Number: #78/123
- Year: 2010
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Feb 10, 2010
- Set size: 124 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $2
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +91.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.5
- Average surface: 9.5
- 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% | $11 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $2. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $11, about 7.0× 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 HeartGold SoulSilver currently carries a market value of about $2. 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 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.5, surface 9.5, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening (100% 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.

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