# Zekrom ex #172/086

The Zekrom ex - 172/086 (#172/086, SV: Black Bolt, 2025) is a black white rare Pokémon card. Across 10 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 10% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/zekrom-ex-172-086-sv-black-bolt-172-086-shiny-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Black Bolt
- Number: #172/086
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Black White Rare
- Variant: Shiny Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jul 18, 2025
- Set size: 334 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $608
- 4-month change: +26.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 10
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 8.9
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 10%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 10% | $545 |
| 9 | 80% | $562 |
| 8 | 10% | $493 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy: 10% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Zekrom ex - 172/086 carries a market value of $608. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $545, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zekrom ex - 172/086 worth?

The Zekrom ex - 172/086 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 - 172/086 cards get?

Across 10 community scans on ZeroPop, the Zekrom ex - 172/086 averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 10% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.9, edges 9.3, surface 9.1, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Zekrom ex - 172/086?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Zekrom ex - 172/086 cards are Fuzzy (10% of scans).

### Is the Zekrom ex - 172/086 worth grading?

Whether the Zekrom ex - 172/086 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