Pikachu #40/147, SM - Burning Shadows

Pikachu #40/147

SM - Burning Shadows

CommonNormal
Market value
$1
Avg grade
2.5

The Pikachu (#40/147, SM - Burning Shadows) is a common Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 2.5/10 grade (GOOD), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $1.

Price history

3M change
$0.30
-58.9%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

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

Pikachu graded 6 & below
6 & below
100% of scans
$1

Community grades

2.5
Avg Grade
1
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
2.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

6 & below
1 · 100%

Average sub-grades

Corners
4.0
Edges
3.0
Surface
2.0
Centering
8.5

Most common condition issues

Bent 100%Whitening (Front) 100%Roughness 100%

Community average: 2.5 (GOOD) · based on 1 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Pikachu, graded 2.5
Pikachu
SM - Burning Shadows
2.5$1

Card details

Number#40/147
GamePokemon
RarityCommon
PrintingNormal
Set releasedAug 4, 2017
Set size178 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Pikachu worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu from SM - Burning Shadows currently carries a market value of about $1. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Pikachu cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 2.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 4.0, edges 3.0, surface 2.0, centering 8.5.

What are the most common defects on a Pikachu?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Bent (100% of scans), Whitening (Front) (100% of scans), Roughness (100% of scans).

Is the Pikachu worth grading?

Whether the Pikachu 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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