# Psyduck #226/217

The Psyduck (#226/217, ME: Ascended Heroes, 2026) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 25 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.7/10 grade (NM-MT), with 52% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $50.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/psyduck-me-ascended-heroes-226-217-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #226/217
- Year: 2026
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 580 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $50
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +24.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 25
- Average overall grade: 8.7 / 10
- Average corners: 8.6
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 52%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 16% | $96 |
| 9.5 | 36% | $94 |
| 9 | 24% | $97 |
| 8.5 | 4% | $100 |
| 8 | 8% | $97 |
| 7 | 4% | $98 |
| 6 & below | 8% | $99 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 12% of scans
- Bent: 8% of scans
- Fuzzy (Front): 8% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Psyduck carries a market value of $50. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $96, about 1.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Psyduck worth?

A raw (ungraded) Psyduck from ME: Ascended Heroes currently carries a market value of about $50. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Psyduck cards get?

Across 25 community scans on ZeroPop, the Psyduck averages a 8.7/10 overall grade. 52% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.6, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Psyduck cards are Bent (Front) (12% of scans), Bent (8% of scans), Fuzzy (Front) (8% of scans).

### Is the Psyduck worth grading?

Whether the Psyduck 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.

---

Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app