Pikachu #173/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151

Pikachu #173/165

SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 2023

Illustration RareHolofoil
Market value
$20
Avg grade
8.5

The Pikachu (#173/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $20.

Price history

3M change
$20.22
+4.7%

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 9
9
67% of scans
$85
Pikachu graded 8
8
33% of scans
$86

Is it worth grading?

A raw Pikachu sells for about $20. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $85, about 4.2× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

8.5
Avg Grade
3
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

9
2 · 67%
8
1 · 33%

Average sub-grades

Corners
8.5
Edges
9.0
Surface
9.2
Centering
8.8

Most common condition issues

Fuzzy (Front); Tr 33%None Visible Through Case 33%None Confirmed — Foilmaskpct 0.95; Surface Shimmer Is Finish 33%

Community average: 8.5 (NM-MT) · based on 3 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Pikachu, graded 7.5
Pikachu
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
7.5$86
Pikachu, graded 9.0
Pikachu
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
9.0$84
Pikachu, graded 9.0
Pikachu
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
9.0$87

Card details

Number#173/165
Year2023
GamePokemon
RarityIllustration Rare
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedSep 22, 2023
Set size215 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Pikachu worth?

A raw (ungraded) Pikachu from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 currently carries a market value of about $20. 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 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Pikachu averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 9.2, centering 8.8.

What are the most common defects on a Pikachu?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Fuzzy (Front); Tr (33% of scans), None Visible Through Case (33% of scans), None Confirmed — Foilmaskpct 0.95; Surface Shimmer Is Finish (33% 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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