# Pikachu on the Ball #045/185

The Pikachu on the Ball (#045/185, SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, 2021) is a rare Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $20.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pikachu_on_the_ball%7Cswsh01%3A_sword_%26_shield_base_set%7C2021%7C045-185%7C

## Card details

- Set: SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set
- Number: #045/185
- Year: 2021
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Rare

## Market price

- Current raw value: $20

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 100% | $20 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu on the Ball carries a market value of $20. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $20, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu on the Ball worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu on the Ball from SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set 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 on the Ball cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu on the Ball averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu on the Ball cards are Whitening (Front) (100% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu on the Ball worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu on the Ball 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