# Zekrom ex #172/086

The Zekrom ex (#172/086, SV: Black Bolt, 2012) is a black white rare Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $374.

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

## Card details

- Set: SV: Black Bolt
- Number: #172/086
- Year: 2012
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Black White Rare
- Variant: Full Art
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jul 18, 2025
- Set size: 333 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $374
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +2.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.5
- Average edges: 9.5
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 100% | $477 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Zekrom ex carries a market value of $374. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $477, about 1.3× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zekrom ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Zekrom ex from SV: Black Bolt currently carries a market value of about $374. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Zekrom ex cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Zekrom ex averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.5, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

### Is the Zekrom ex worth grading?

Whether the Zekrom ex 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