# Pikachu ex

The Pikachu ex (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 212 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 40% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu_ex%7Csv01%3A_scarlet_%26_violet_base_set%7C%7C%7Cspecial_art_rare

## Card details

- Set: SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Art Rare

## Community grade population

- Scans: 212
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 40%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 9% | $631 |
| 9.5 | 31% | $691 |
| 9 | 42% | $584 |
| 8.5 | 5% | $605 |
| 8 | 6% | $537 |
| 7 | 2% | $125 |
| 6 & below | 5% | $367 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 7% of scans
- Chipping: 3% of scans
- Bent: 3% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What grade do most Pikachu ex cards get?

Across 212 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu ex averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 40% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.1.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu ex cards are Whitening (7% of scans), Chipping (3% of scans), Bent (3% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu ex worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu ex 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