# Rayquaza #153/217

The Rayquaza (#153/217, ME: Ascended Heroes) is a rare Pokemon card. Across 8 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.1/10 grade (MINT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-me-ascended-heroes-rayquaza-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #153/217
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 580 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $0
- 7-month change: -2.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 8
- Average overall grade: 9.1 / 10
- Average corners: 9.3
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.2
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 50% | $0 |
| 9 | 38% | $1 |
| 8 | 13% | $0 |

### Most common condition issues

- T(Back): 13% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Rayquaza carries a market value of $0. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $0, about 1.4× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Rayquaza worth?

The Rayquaza from ME: Ascended Heroes 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 Rayquaza cards get?

Across 8 community scans on ZeroPop, the Rayquaza averages a 9.1/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.3, edges 9.3, surface 9.1, centering 9.2.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Rayquaza cards are T(Back) (13% of scans).

### Is the Rayquaza worth grading?

Whether the Rayquaza 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