# Pikachu #HGSS03

The Pikachu - HGSS03 (#HGSS03, HGSS Promos, 2010) is a promo Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.8/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-hgss03-hgss-promos-hgss03

## Card details

- Set: HGSS Promos
- Number: #HGSS03
- Year: 2010
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Promo
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Feb 1, 2010
- Set size: 38 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $37
- 4-month change: +463.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 7.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.2
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 44% | $35 |
| 8.5 | 11% | $35 |
| 8 | 11% | $29 |
| 7 | 22% | $36 |
| 6 & below | 11% | $32 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 22% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 11% of scans
- Tl(Back): 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu - HGSS03 carries a market value of $37. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $35, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu - HGSS03 worth?

The Pikachu - HGSS03 from HGSS Promos has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Pikachu - HGSS03 cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu - HGSS03 averages a 7.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.2, edges 8.5, surface 7.8, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Pikachu - HGSS03?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu - HGSS03 cards are Whitening (Front) (22% of scans), Whitening(Back) (11% of scans), Tl(Back) (11% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu - HGSS03 worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu - HGSS03 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