Zekrom ex

Black Bolt · #166 · Special Illustration Rare

$288US · TCGplayer

$195EU · Cardmarket

+7%7-day (EU)

+9%30-day (EU)

Special Illustration RareRarity

#3 of 172Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$284
Market	$288
Mid	$311
High	$1,000

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€180.61
Avg 1-day	€158.60
Avg 7-day	€168.57
Avg 30-day	€165.76
Low	€115.00

Authenticity check

At $288, Zekrom ex is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Zekrom ex offered under about $144 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Zekrom ex (Black Bolt #166) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Zekrom ex from Black Bolt is worth about $288 (TCGplayer US market) and around €195.06 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Zekrom ex rare?

Its rarity is listed as Special Illustration Rare and it ranks #3 of 172 by value in Black Bolt. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Black Bolt?

By current US market price, it's Victini at $605.

Is Zekrom ex's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +7% over 7 days, +9% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Zekrom ex's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Zekrom ex on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Zekrom ex is fake?

Because it trades at $288, Zekrom ex is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $288 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.