# Ekans #56/82

The Ekans (#56/82, Team Rocket) is a common Pokemon card. Across 4 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-team-rocket-ekans-common

## Card details

- Set: Team Rocket
- Number: #56/82
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Printing: Unlimited
- Set released: Apr 24, 2000
- Set size: 83 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $1
- 1-year change: -32.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 4
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.4
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.8
- 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% | $1 |
| 8.5 | 25% | $1 |
| 8 | 25% | $2 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 25% of scans
- Whitening: 25% of scans
- Roughness: 25% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Ekans carries a market value of $1. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $1, about 1.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ekans worth?

The Ekans 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 Ekans cards get?

Across 4 community scans on ZeroPop, the Ekans averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.4, edges 8.5, surface 8.8, centering 8.8.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Ekans cards are Whitening(Back) (25% of scans), Whitening (25% of scans), Roughness (25% of scans).

### Is the Ekans worth grading?

Whether the Ekans 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