# Dark Persian #42/82

The Dark Persian (#42/82, Team Rocket) is a uncommon Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $2.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-team-rocket-dark-persian-uncommon

## Card details

- Set: Team Rocket
- Number: #42/82
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Printing: Unlimited
- Set released: Apr 24, 2000
- Set size: 83 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $2
- 1-year change: -20.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 100% | $4 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 100% of scans
- Sharp: 100% of scans
- Roughness: 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Dark Persian carries a market value of $2. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $4, about 1.8× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dark Persian worth?

A raw (ungraded) Dark Persian from Team Rocket currently carries a market value of about $2. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Dark Persian cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Dark Persian averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.5, surface 8.5, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Dark Persian?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Dark Persian cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Sharp (100% of scans), Roughness (100% of scans).

### Is the Dark Persian worth grading?

Whether the Dark Persian 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