# Gyarados (21) #21/98

The Gyarados (21) (#21/98, XY - Ancient Origins) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 11% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/gyarados-21-xy-ancient-origins-21-98

## Card details

- Set: XY - Ancient Origins
- Number: #21/98
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Reverse Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 12, 2015
- Set size: 104 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $67
- 1-year change: +167.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 11%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 11% | $66 |
| 9 | 67% | $66 |
| 8 | 22% | $63 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 11% of scans
- Bl(Back): 11% of scans
- Whitening: 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Gyarados (21) carries a market value of $67. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $66, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Gyarados (21) worth?

The Gyarados (21) from XY - Ancient Origins 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 Gyarados (21) cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Gyarados (21) averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 11% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.8, surface 8.8, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Gyarados (21)?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Gyarados (21) cards are Whitening(Front) (11% of scans), Bl(Back) (11% of scans), Whitening (11% of scans).

### Is the Gyarados (21) worth grading?

Whether the Gyarados (21) 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