# Larvesta - 196/191 #196/191

The Larvesta - 196/191 (#196/191, SV08: Surging Sparks) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 33% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $3.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-sv08-surging-sparks-larvesta-196-191-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV08: Surging Sparks
- Number: #196/191
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Nov 8, 2024
- Set size: 262 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- 1-year change: -18.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 33%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 33% | $3 |
| 8.5 | 67% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- Glare (Front: 33% of scans
- Plastic Case Obscures Fine Detail): 33% of scans
- Unverifiable: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Larvesta - 196/191 carries a market value of $3. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $3, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Larvesta - 196/191 worth?

A raw (ungraded) Larvesta - 196/191 from SV08: Surging Sparks currently carries a market value of about $3. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Larvesta - 196/191 cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Larvesta - 196/191 averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 33% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 8.8, surface 8.7, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Larvesta - 196/191?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Larvesta - 196/191 cards are Glare (Front (33% of scans), Plastic Case Obscures Fine Detail) (33% of scans), Unverifiable (33% of scans).

### Is the Larvesta - 196/191 worth grading?

Whether the Larvesta - 196/191 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