# Pikachu #173/165

The Pikachu (#173/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 14 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 14% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
- Number: #173/165
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 22, 2023
- Set size: 215 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $89
- 4-month change: +187.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 14
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 14%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 14% | $102 |
| 9 | 71% | $93 |
| 8 | 14% | $93 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy (Front); Tr: 7% of scans
- None Visible Through Case: 7% of scans
- None Confirmed — Foilmaskpct 0.95; Surface Shimmer Is Finish: 7% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $89. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $102, about 1.2× 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 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 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 14 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 14% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Fuzzy (Front); Tr (7% of scans), None Visible Through Case (7% of scans), None Confirmed — Foilmaskpct 0.95; Surface Shimmer Is Finish (7% 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