Zekrom ex Black Bolt #172
Recently sold raw ~$650 (mixed cond.)
7 grading companies tracked
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Zekrom ex is a Black White Rare Pokémon card from Black Bolt (#172), illustrated by takuyoa. It's a Basic ex Lightning-type Pokémon with 230 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $555.64 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $1,685 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 3× 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 | 26 sold$1,685$1,432–$1,937 | |
| PSA 9 | 18 sold$577$490–$663 | |
| PSA 7 | $303$290–$338 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed eBay sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title. Implausibly priced listings (lots, proxies, empty slabs) and wrong-variant sales are filtered out. Links to eBay are affiliate links — we may earn a commission.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$121.84 grading fee → 3.0× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,684.56 | $121.84 | +$1,007 | 3.0× |
| PSA 9 | $576.77 | $85.76 | −$65 | 1.0× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 10,433 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 51% | $1,685.00 |
| PSA 9 | 42.7% | $577.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 6.3% | $556.00 |
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
14% spreadCurrently 14% cheaper on PriceCharting than Cardmarket. 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.
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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 #172 (Black White Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Zekrom ex (Black Bolt #172) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Zekrom ex from Black Bolt is worth approximately $555.64 ungraded (near-mint), and around $1,685 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 $1,685 — roughly 3× the raw ungraded value of $555.64.
Should I grade my Zekrom ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $1,685 versus $555.64 raw — roughly a 3× 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 Black White Rare card from Black Bolt (card #172), illustrated by takuyoa. Its current blended market value is $555.64 ungraded.