# Fomantis #085/084

The Fomantis - 085/084 (#085/084, ME05: Pitch Black) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 18 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.4/10 grade (NM-MT), with 22% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-me05-pitch-black-fomantis-085-084-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME05: Pitch Black
- Number: #085/084
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jul 17, 2026
- Set size: 125 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $2
- 47-day change: -61.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 18
- Average overall grade: 8.4 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.4
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 22%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 22% | $3 |
| 9 | 39% | $3 |
| 8.5 | 11% | $8 |
| 8 | 22% | $3 |
| 6 & below | 6% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 6% of scans
- Lower Front(Front): 6% of scans
- Center(Back): 6% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Fomantis - 085/084 carries a market value of $2. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $3, about 1.7× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Fomantis - 085/084 worth?

The Fomantis - 085/084 from ME05: Pitch Black 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 Fomantis - 085/084 cards get?

Across 18 community scans on ZeroPop, the Fomantis - 085/084 averages a 8.4/10 overall grade. 22% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 8.8, surface 8.4, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Fomantis - 085/084?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Fomantis - 085/084 cards are Whitening(Front) (6% of scans), Lower Front(Front) (6% of scans), Center(Back) (6% of scans).

### Is the Fomantis - 085/084 worth grading?

Whether the Fomantis - 085/084 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