# Mega Darkrai ex #116/084

The Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 (#116/084, ME05: Pitch Black) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 118 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 26% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-me05-pitch-black-mega-darkrai-ex-116084-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME05: Pitch Black
- Number: #116/084
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jul 17, 2026
- Set size: 125 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $207
- 45-day change: -22.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 118
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 9.1
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 8.9
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 26%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 2% | $197 |
| 9.5 | 25% | $221 |
| 9 | 58% | $262 |
| 8.5 | 8% | $258 |
| 8 | 7% | $257 |
| 6 & below | 2% | $197 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 2% of scans
- Back Lower Left(Back): 1% of scans
- Upper Right(Front): 1% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 carries a market value of $207. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $197, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 worth?

The Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 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 Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 cards get?

Across 118 community scans on ZeroPop, the Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 26% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.1, edges 9.1, surface 8.9, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 cards are Whitening(Front) (2% of scans), Back Lower Left(Back) (1% of scans), Upper Right(Front) (1% of scans).

### Is the Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 worth grading?

Whether the Mega Darkrai ex - 116/084 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.

---

Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app