Darth Vader #217, Star Wars

Darth Vader #217

Star Wars · 1977

Standard
Market value
Not listed
Avg grade
5.0

The Darth Vader (#217, Star Wars, 1977) is a standard Other card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 5.0/10 grade (EX), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Darth Vader, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Darth Vader graded 6 & below
6 & below
100% of scans
$15

Community grades

5.0
Avg Grade
1
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
5.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

6 & below
1 · 100%

Average sub-grades

Corners
5.5
Edges
6.5
Surface
6.0
Centering
8.5

Most common condition issues

Whitening 100%Chipping 100%Artwork 100%

Community average: 5.0 (EX) · based on 1 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Darth Vader, graded 5.0
Darth Vader
Star Wars
5.0$15

Card details

SetStar Wars
Number#217
Year1977
GameOther
RarityStandard

Frequently asked questions

What grade do most Darth Vader cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Darth Vader averages a 5.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 5.5, edges 6.5, surface 6.0, centering 8.5.

What are the most common defects on a Darth Vader?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Darth Vader cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Chipping (100% of scans), Artwork (100% of scans).

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