# Pikachu #012/017

The Pikachu (#012/017, POP Series 5, 2003) is a common Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-pop-series-5-012-017-holo

## Card details

- Set: POP Series 5
- Number: #012/017
- Year: 2003
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Variant: Holo
- Printing: Normal
- Set size: 17 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $63
- 4-month change: +139.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 8.3
- Average edges: 9.2
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 33% | $48 |
| 8.5 | 33% | $435 |
| 8 | 33% | $56 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bottom Left Border(Front): 33% of scans
- Whitening: 33% of scans
- Whitening (Back): 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $63. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $48, about 0.8× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu worth?

The Pikachu from POP Series 5 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 cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.3, edges 9.2, surface 8.7, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Bottom Left Border(Front) (33% of scans), Whitening (33% of scans), Whitening (Back) (33% 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