# Pichu #024/053

The Pichu (#024/053, Miracle of the Desert) is a rare Pokemon Japan card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.5/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-japan-miracle-of-the-desert-pichu-rare

## Card details

- Set: Miracle of the Desert
- Number: #024/053
- Game: Pokemon Japan
- Rarity: Rare
- Printing: Unlimited - Japanese
- Set released: Apr 18, 2003
- Set size: 49 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- 1-year change: -55.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 7.5 / 10
- Average corners: 7.0
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 7.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 7.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8 | 100% | $15 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 100% of scans
- Light Whitening (Front): 100% of scans

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pichu worth?

The Pichu from Miracle of the Desert 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 Pichu cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pichu averages a 7.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.0, edges 8.0, surface 7.5, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pichu cards are Whitening (Front) (100% of scans), Light Whitening (Front) (100% of scans).

### Is the Pichu worth grading?

Whether the Pichu 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