# Pikachu #087/130

The Pikachu (#087/130, Base Set 2) is a common Pokemon card. Across 6 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-base-set-2-pikachu-common

## Card details

- Set: Base Set 2
- Number: #087/130
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Feb 24, 2000
- Set size: 130 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- 1-year change: +72.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 6
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 8.2
- Average edges: 8.3
- Average surface: 8.4
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $3 |
| 8 | 33% | $3 |
| 7 | 17% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 17% of scans
- Border(Back): 17% of scans
- Whitening(Front): 17% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $3. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $3, about 0.9× 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 Base Set 2 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 6 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.2, edges 8.3, surface 8.4, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening(Back) (17% of scans), Border(Back) (17% of scans), Whitening(Front) (17% 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