# Pikachu #001/028

The Pikachu (#001/028, S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection) is a none Pokemon Japan card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 40% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-japan-s8a-25th-anniversary-collection-pikachu

## Card details

- Set: S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection
- Number: #001/028
- Game: Pokemon Japan
- Rarity: None
- Printing: Holofoil - Japanese
- Set released: Oct 22, 2021
- Set size: 55 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $9
- 1-year change: +80.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 40%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 40% | $10 |
| 9 | 40% | $9 |
| 8 | 20% | $9 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $9. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $10, about 1.1× 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 S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection 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 9.0/10 overall grade. 40% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.1.

### 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