# Pikachu #005/025

The Pikachu (#005/025, Sword & Shield—Celebrations, 2021) is a rare holo Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.2/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $6.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu-sword-shield-celebrations-005-025-holofoil

## Card details

- Set: Sword & Shield—Celebrations
- Number: #005/025
- Year: 2021
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Finish: Holofoil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $6

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 8.2 / 10
- Average corners: 8.1
- Average edges: 8.4
- Average surface: 8.6
- Average centering: 9.3
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 44% | $5 |
| 8.5 | 33% | $5 |
| 8 | 11% | $6 |
| 6 & below | 11% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 56% of scans
- Chipping: 44% of scans
- Crease: 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $6. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $5, about 0.8× 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 Sword & Shield—Celebrations currently carries a market value of about $6. 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 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.2/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.1, edges 8.4, surface 8.6, centering 9.3.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening (56% of scans), Chipping (44% of scans), Crease (11% 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