# Squirtle #170/165

The Squirtle (#170/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 26 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 35% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/squirtle-sv-scarlet-violet-151-170-165-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
- Number: #170/165
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 22, 2023
- Set size: 215 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $86
- 4-month change: +148.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 26
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 9.2
- Average edges: 9.2
- Average surface: 8.9
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 35%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 4% | $108 |
| 9.5 | 31% | $103 |
| 9 | 54% | $106 |
| 8 | 4% | $114 |
| 6 & below | 8% | $90 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 4% of scans
- Bottom Center(Front): 4% of scans
- C(Front): 4% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Squirtle carries a market value of $86. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $108, about 1.3× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Squirtle worth?

The Squirtle from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 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 Squirtle cards get?

Across 26 community scans on ZeroPop, the Squirtle averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 35% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.2, edges 9.2, surface 8.9, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Squirtle cards are Whitening(Front) (4% of scans), Bottom Center(Front) (4% of scans), C(Front) (4% of scans).

### Is the Squirtle worth grading?

Whether the Squirtle 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