# Zekrom ex #166/086

The Zekrom ex - 166/086 (#166/086, SV: Black Bolt) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 6 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.1/10 grade (MINT), with 17% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-sv-black-bolt-zekrom-ex-166-086-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Black Bolt
- Number: #166/086
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jul 18, 2025
- Set size: 333 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $267
- 1-year change: +7.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 6
- Average overall grade: 9.1 / 10
- Average corners: 9.3
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 17%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 17% | $288 |
| 9 | 83% | $285 |

### Most common condition issues

- Glare (Front): 17% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Zekrom ex - 166/086 carries a market value of $267. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $288, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zekrom ex - 166/086 worth?

The Zekrom ex - 166/086 from SV: Black Bolt has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Zekrom ex - 166/086 cards get?

Across 6 community scans on ZeroPop, the Zekrom ex - 166/086 averages a 9.1/10 overall grade. 17% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.3, edges 9.3, surface 9.1, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Zekrom ex - 166/086?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Zekrom ex - 166/086 cards are Glare (Front) (17% of scans).

### Is the Zekrom ex - 166/086 worth grading?

Whether the Zekrom ex - 166/086 is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app