# Pikachu VMAX #SWSH286

The Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 (#SWSH286, SWSH: Sword & Shield Promo Cards) is a promo Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-swsh-sword-shield-promo-cards-pikachu-vmax-swsh286-promo

## Card details

- Set: SWSH: Sword & Shield Promo Cards
- Number: #SWSH286
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Promo
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Nov 15, 2019
- Set size: 343 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $9
- 1-year change: +130.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $7 |
| 8 | 50% | $8 |

### Most common condition issues

- Diagonal Light Scratch Across Lower Center (Front): 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 carries a market value of $9. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $7, about 0.8× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 worth?

The Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 from SWSH: Sword & Shield Promo Cards 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 Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 8.3, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 cards are Diagonal Light Scratch Across Lower Center (Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 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