# Rayquaza #003/017

The Rayquaza (#003/017, POP Series 1) is a rare Pokemon card. Across 6 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-pop-series-1-rayquaza-rare

## Card details

- Set: POP Series 1
- Number: #003/017
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Rare
- Printing: Normal
- Set size: 19 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $282
- 1-year change: +330.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 6
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 8.3
- Average edges: 8.7
- Average surface: 8.4
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $111 |
| 8 | 33% | $112 |
| 7 | 17% | $162 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 17% of scans
- Back Center Lower(Back): 17% of scans
- Whitening(Front): 17% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Rayquaza carries a market value of $282. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $111, about 0.4× 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 POP Series 1 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 6 community scans on ZeroPop, the Rayquaza averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.3, edges 8.7, surface 8.4, centering 9.1.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Rayquaza cards are Whitening(Back) (17% of scans), Back Center Lower(Back) (17% of scans), Whitening(Front) (17% 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