# Pikachu #173/165

The Pikachu (#173/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $20.

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

## Card details

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

## Market price

- Current raw value: $20
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +4.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.2
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 67% | $85 |
| 8 | 33% | $86 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy (Front); Tr: 33% of scans
- None Visible Through Case: 33% of scans
- None Confirmed — Foilmaskpct 0.95; Surface Shimmer Is Finish: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $20. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $85, about 4.2× 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 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 currently carries a market value of about $20. 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 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 9.2, centering 8.8.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Fuzzy (Front); Tr (33% of scans), None Visible Through Case (33% of scans), None Confirmed — Foilmaskpct 0.95; Surface Shimmer Is Finish (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