# Pikachu #173/165

The Pikachu (#173/165, Scarlet & Violet—151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 29% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $80.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-scarlet-violet-151-173-165-illustration-rare-holofoil

## Card details

- Set: Scarlet & Violet—151
- Number: #173/165
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Finish: Holofoil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $80

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.2
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 29%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 29% | $81 |
| 9 | 43% | $82 |
| 8.5 | 29% | $75 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 29% of scans
- Chipping: 29% of scans
- Soft: 14% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $80. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $81, about 1.0× 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 Scarlet & Violet—151 currently carries a market value of about $80. 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 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 29% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 9.0, surface 9.1, centering 9.2.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening (29% of scans), Chipping (29% of scans), Soft (14% 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