# Pikachu #012/017

The Pikachu (#012/017, POP Series 5, 2003) is a common Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.5/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $56.

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

## Card details

- Set: POP Series 5
- Number: #012/017
- Year: 2003
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Variant: Reverse Holo
- Finish: Cosmos Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $56

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 7.5 / 10
- Average corners: 7.0
- Average edges: 9.5
- Average surface: 8.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 7.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 100% | $56 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 100% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu from POP Series 5 currently carries a market value of about $56. 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 7.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.0, edges 9.5, surface 8.5, 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