# Dark Persian #42/82

The Dark Persian (#42/82, Team Rocket) is a uncommon Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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: -21.8%

## Community grade population

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

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $2 |
| 8.5 | 50% | $4 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 50% of scans
- Sharp: 50% of scans
- Roughness: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Dark Persian carries a market value of $2. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $2, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dark Persian worth?

The Dark Persian from Team Rocket 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 Dark Persian cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Dark Persian averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 8.8, surface 8.8, 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 (50% of scans), Sharp (50% of scans), Roughness (50% 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