# Plusle #8/97

The Plusle (#8/97, Dragon, 2003) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 5.3/10 grade (EX), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $17.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/plusle-dragon-8-97

## Card details

- Set: Dragon
- Number: #8/97
- Year: 2003
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Nov 24, 2003
- Set size: 100 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $17
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +12.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 5.3 / 10
- Average corners: 5.5
- Average edges: 5.5
- Average surface: 5.0
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $91 |
| 6 & below | 50% | $91 |

### Most common condition issues

- Rounded: 50% of scans
- Whitening: 50% of scans
- Artwork: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Plusle carries a market value of $17. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $91, about 5.5× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Plusle worth?

A raw (ungraded) Plusle from Dragon currently carries a market value of about $17. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Plusle cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Plusle averages a 5.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 5.5, edges 5.5, surface 5.0, centering 8.8.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Plusle cards are Rounded (50% of scans), Whitening (50% of scans), Artwork (50% of scans).

### Is the Plusle worth grading?

Whether the Plusle 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