# Primarina #088/084

The Primarina - 088/084 (#088/084, ME05: Pitch Black) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 18 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.4/10 grade (NM-MT), with 11% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-me05-pitch-black-primarina-088-084-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME05: Pitch Black
- Number: #088/084
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jul 17, 2026
- Set size: 125 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $2
- 21-day change: -73.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 18
- Average overall grade: 8.4 / 10
- Average corners: 8.6
- Average edges: 8.9
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 11%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 11% | $4 |
| 9 | 67% | $7 |
| 8 | 11% | $8 |
| 6 & below | 11% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- Soft Focus (Front): 11% of scans
- Rounded(Front): 6% of scans
- T(Front): 6% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Primarina - 088/084 carries a market value of $2. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $4, about 1.5× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Primarina - 088/084 worth?

The Primarina - 088/084 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 Primarina - 088/084 cards get?

Across 18 community scans on ZeroPop, the Primarina - 088/084 averages a 8.4/10 overall grade. 11% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.6, edges 8.9, surface 8.7, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Primarina - 088/084?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Primarina - 088/084 cards are Soft Focus (Front) (11% of scans), Rounded(Front) (6% of scans), T(Front) (6% of scans).

### Is the Primarina - 088/084 worth grading?

Whether the Primarina - 088/084 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