Pikachu #012/017
POP Series 5 · 2003
The Pikachu (#012/017, POP Series 5, 2003) is a common Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $18.
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Real community scans of the Pikachu, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.
Is it worth grading?
A raw Pikachu sells for about $18. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $48, about 2.7× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.
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Community average: 9.0 (MINT) · based on 1 ZeroPop scans
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pikachu worth?
A raw (ungraded) Pikachu from POP Series 5 currently carries a market value of about $18. 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 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 9.5, centering 9.0.
What are the most common defects on a Pikachu?
The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Pikachu cards are Whitening (Back) (100% of scans), None (Front); None (Back) (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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