# Pikachu #71/99

The Pikachu (#71/99, Arceus) is a common Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.7/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-arceus-pikachu-common

## Card details

- Set: Arceus
- Number: #71/99
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Nov 4, 2009
- Set size: 111 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $7
- 1-year change: -47.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 7.7 / 10
- Average corners: 7.2
- Average edges: 8.9
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 60% | $7 |
| 8 | 20% | $7 |
| 6 & below | 20% | $7 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 60% of scans
- Whitening(Front): 60% of scans
- Back Tl Surface Minor: 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $7. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $7, 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 worth?

The Pikachu from Arceus has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Pikachu cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 7.7/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.2, edges 8.9, surface 9.1, centering 9.1.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening(Back) (60% of scans), Whitening(Front) (60% of scans), Back Tl Surface Minor (20% 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