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Zekrom ex - Black Bolt (#166)
- Set
- Black Bolt
- Number
- 166
- Illustrator
- danciao
- Energy
- Lightning
Zekrom ex - Black Bolt
Zekrom ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Black Bolt Pokémon TCG set, released 2025, illustrated by danciao. It sits at card number 166 in the Black Bolt checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 230 HP and the Basic, ex subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $256.82, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Zekrom ex has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#166 in Black Bolt) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 52Average
Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 245m ago
Market price history
Sale History 10 sales · since 2025-07-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $229.75 | ||
| RAW | $198.21 | ||
| RAW | $190.00 | ||
| RAW | $195.00 | ||
| RAW | $187.50 | ||
| RAW | $206.85 | ||
| RAW | $234.94 | ||
| RAW | $213.00 | ||
| RAW | $200.24 | ||
| RAW | $234.26 |
Other printings of Zekrom ex
Zekrom ex FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Zekrom ex from Black Bolt worth?
Recent recorded market price is $256.82 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Zekrom ex?
This printing is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets (the card is labeled "Special Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Zekrom ex has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Zekrom ex?
danciao illustrated this card. See danciao's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Zekrom ex released?
The Black Bolt set released in 2025, so this card (#166 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Zekrom ex?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Black Bolt set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.