# Watchog #097/086

The Watchog (#097/086, ME04: Chaos Rising, 2026) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.2/10 grade (MINT), with 44% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $2.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/watchog-me04-chaos-rising-097-086-illustration-rare-holo

## Card details

- Set: ME04: Chaos Rising
- Number: #097/086
- Year: 2026
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $2

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 9.2 / 10
- Average corners: 9.3
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 44%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 44% | $3 |
| 9 | 44% | $3 |
| 8.5 | 11% | $4 |

### Most common condition issues

- Back Pokeball Area (Back): 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Watchog carries a market value of $2. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $3, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Watchog worth?

A raw (ungraded) Watchog from ME04: Chaos Rising currently carries a market value of about $2. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Watchog cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Watchog averages a 9.2/10 overall grade. 44% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.3, edges 9.3, surface 9.1, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Watchog cards are Back Pokeball Area (Back) (11% of scans).

### Is the Watchog worth grading?

Whether the Watchog 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