# Pikachu #40/147

The Pikachu (#40/147, SM - Burning Shadows, 2017) is a common Pokemon card. Across 4 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.3/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-sm-burning-shadows-40-147-reverse-holo

## Card details

- Set: SM - Burning Shadows
- Number: #40/147
- Year: 2017
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Variant: Reverse Holo
- Printing: Reverse Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 4, 2017
- Set size: 180 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $5
- 4-month change: +1007.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 4
- Average overall grade: 7.3 / 10
- Average corners: 7.5
- Average edges: 7.5
- Average surface: 7.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $3 |
| 8.5 | 25% | $5 |
| 6 & below | 25% | $1 |

### Most common condition issues

- Sharp: 25% of scans
- Light Whitening (Front): 25% of scans
- Bent: 25% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $5. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $3, about 0.7× 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 SM - Burning Shadows 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 4 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 7.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.5, edges 7.5, surface 7.0, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Sharp (25% of scans), Light Whitening (Front) (25% of scans), Bent (25% 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