Zekrom ex Black Bolt #166
Zekrom ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Black Bolt (#166), illustrated by danciao. It's a Basic ex Lightning-type Pokémon with 230 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $277.58 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $598 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 2× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 32 sold$598$509–$688 | |
| PSA 9 | 15 sold$279$237–$321 | |
| PSA 8 | $207$175–$245 | |
| PSA 6 | $160$160–$160 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$85.97 grading fee → 2.2× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $598.34 | $85.97 | +$235 | 2.2× |
| PSA 9 | $278.96 | $72.78 | −$71 | 1.0× |
| PSA 8 | $207.32 | $72.06 | −$142 | 0.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 10,706 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 61.5% | $598.00 |
| PSA 9 | 33.1% | $279.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 5.4% | $278.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
35% spreadCurrently 35% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
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Card text
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
Card details
Other Zekrom ex cards
There are 4 different Zekrom ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Black Bolt #166 (Special Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Zekrom ex (Black Bolt #166) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Zekrom ex from Black Bolt is worth approximately $277.58 ungraded (near-mint), and around $598 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Zekrom ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Zekrom ex from Black Bolt is worth around $598 — roughly 2× the raw ungraded value of $277.58.
Should I grade my Zekrom ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $598 versus $277.58 raw — roughly a 2× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Zekrom ex rare?
Zekrom ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Black Bolt (card #166), illustrated by danciao. Its current blended market value is $277.58 ungraded.