# Slowpoke #204/198

The Slowpoke - 204/198 (#204/198, SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokémon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 20% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/slowpoke-204-198-sv01-scarlet-violet-base-set-204-198-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set
- Number: #204/198
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Mar 31, 2023
- Set size: 273 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $39
- 4-month change: +112.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.1
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 20%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 20% | $40 |
| 9 | 60% | $46 |
| 8.5 | 20% | $47 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Slowpoke - 204/198 carries a market value of $39. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $40, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Slowpoke - 204/198 worth?

The Slowpoke - 204/198 from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set 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 Slowpoke - 204/198 cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Slowpoke - 204/198 averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 20% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.1, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.1.

### Is the Slowpoke - 204/198 worth grading?

Whether the Slowpoke - 204/198 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