# Squirtle #68/82

The Squirtle (#68/82, Team Rocket, 2000) is a common Pokémon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.2/10 grade (NM-MT), with 33% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $13.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/squirtle-team-rocket-68-82-1st-edition

## Card details

- Set: Team Rocket
- Number: #68/82
- Year: 2000
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Common
- Variant: 1st Edition
- Printing: 1st Edition
- Set released: Apr 24, 2000
- Set size: 87 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $13
- 4-month change: +165.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.2 / 10
- Average corners: 7.8
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 9.2
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 33%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 33% | $13 |
| 8 | 67% | $9 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 67% of scans
- Holo Background Area (Front): 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Squirtle carries a market value of $13. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $13, about 1.0× 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 Team Rocket currently carries a market value of about $13. 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 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Squirtle averages a 8.2/10 overall grade. 33% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.8, edges 8.8, surface 8.7, centering 9.2.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Squirtle cards are Whitening (Front) (67% of scans), Holo Background Area (Front) (33% 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