# Surfing Pikachu V #008/025

The Surfing Pikachu V (#008/025, Celebrations, 2021) is a ultra rare Pokémon card. Across 14 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.4/10 grade (NM-MT), with 7% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/surfing-pikachu-v-celebrations-008-025-v

## Card details

- Set: Celebrations
- Number: #008/025
- Year: 2021
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Variant: V
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Oct 8, 2021
- Set size: 38 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $4
- 4-month change: +181.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 14
- Average overall grade: 8.4 / 10
- Average corners: 8.7
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 7%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 7% | $6 |
| 9 | 36% | $5 |
| 8.5 | 14% | $5 |
| 8 | 36% | $6 |
| 7 | 7% | $5 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 14% of scans
- Whitening(Front): 14% of scans
- Chipping(Front): 7% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Surfing Pikachu V carries a market value of $4. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $6, about 1.4× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Surfing Pikachu V worth?

The Surfing Pikachu V from Celebrations 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 Surfing Pikachu V cards get?

Across 14 community scans on ZeroPop, the Surfing Pikachu V averages a 8.4/10 overall grade. 7% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.7, edges 8.5, surface 8.8, centering 8.7.

### What are the most common defects on a Surfing Pikachu V?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Surfing Pikachu V cards are Whitening(Back) (14% of scans), Whitening(Front) (14% of scans), Chipping(Front) (7% of scans).

### Is the Surfing Pikachu V worth grading?

Whether the Surfing Pikachu V 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