# Squirtle #170/165

The Squirtle (#170/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 11 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.2/10 grade (MINT), with 45% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $40.

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: $40
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +33.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 11
- Average overall grade: 9.2 / 10
- Average corners: 9.2
- Average edges: 9.4
- Average surface: 9.4
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 45%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 18% | $105 |
| 9.5 | 27% | $105 |
| 9 | 45% | $104 |
| 8 | 9% | $114 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy (Front): 9% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 9% of scans
- Sharp: 9% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Squirtle carries a market value of $40. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $105, about 2.6× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Squirtle worth?

A raw (ungraded) Squirtle from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 currently carries a market value of about $40. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Squirtle cards get?

Across 11 community scans on ZeroPop, the Squirtle averages a 9.2/10 overall grade. 45% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.2, edges 9.4, surface 9.4, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Squirtle cards are Fuzzy (Front) (9% of scans), Whitening (Front) (9% of scans), Sharp (9% 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