# Pikachu #48/162

The Pikachu (#48/162, XY - BREAKthrough) is a common 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-xy-breakthrough-pikachu-common

## Card details

- Set: XY - BREAKthrough
- Number: #48/162
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Nov 4, 2015
- Set size: 192 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $1
- 1-year change: -15.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.3
- Average edges: 8.8
- 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 | 50% | $12 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 50% of scans
- Fuzzy (Front): 50% of scans
- Roughness (Front): 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu carries a market value of $1. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $1, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Pikachu worth?

The Pikachu from XY - BREAKthrough 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 cards get?

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

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening (Front) (50% of scans), Fuzzy (Front) (50% of scans), Roughness (Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Pikachu worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu 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