Zekrom ex
Black Bolt · 172 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
Black BoltNumara
172
Nadirlik
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
1,050
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
About Zekrom ex
Zekrom ex is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Black Bolt, numbered 172 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. As a premium-valued card, Zekrom ex is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Zekrom ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Zekrom ex from Black Bolt is $305.91 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $175.00 to a high of $600.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $779.75 — approximately 2.5x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +2.9% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,050+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Zekrom ex
Professional grading is available for Zekrom ex and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 10, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, PCA 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $305.91 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $371.99 | $230.00 | $699.89 | 130 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $286.75 | $175.00 | $600.00 | 785 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 10 | $397.50 | $395.00 | $400.00 | 18 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $476.66 | $379.99 | $550.00 | 20 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $582.00 | $399.00 | $840.00 | 15 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $460.00 | $320.00 | $600.00 | 15 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $779.75 | $380.00 | $1,200 | 43 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $384.24 | $350.00 | $450.00 | 28 |
Is Zekrom ex a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Zekrom ex sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
