# Pikachu #205/172

The Pikachu (#205/172, S12a: VSTAR Universe) is a art rare Pokemon Japan card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-japan-s12a-vstar-universe-pikachu-art-rare

## Card details

- Set: S12a: VSTAR Universe
- Number: #205/172
- Game: Pokemon Japan
- Rarity: Art Rare
- Printing: Holofoil - Japanese
- Set released: Dec 2, 2022
- Set size: 351 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $228
- 1-year change: +122.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 7.8
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 50% | $189 |
| 6 & below | 50% | $189 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 50% of scans
- Gold Foil Border Throughout: 50% of scans
- Lower Text Box Area: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $228. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $189, about 0.8× 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 S12a: VSTAR Universe 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 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.8, edges 9.3, surface 8.3, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening (50% of scans), Gold Foil Border Throughout (50% of scans), Lower Text Box Area (50% 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