Question 1

What is the current market value of Zekrom ex #172?

Accepted Answer

For Zekrom ex in Black Bolt, the current reference price is $484.87. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +0.3%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($471.86), by 2.8%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $348.05 and a peak around $487.51 (29% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Black White Rare.

Question 2

Is Zekrom ex #172 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term movement is stable (+0.3% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. Observed 90-day bounds of $348.05 and $487.51 create a 29% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($471.86), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +293% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $533.43, while PSA 10 is $1904.59.

Question 3

What is Zekrom ex #172 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Zekrom ex appears in Black Bolt, released in 2025. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Black White Rare. Printed HP is 230. Energy typing is Lightning. It carries a Basic and ex subtype designation. The card text reads: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable move text references "Slash" and "Voltage Burst". It is weak to Fighting type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 2. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Zekrom cards available?

Accepted Answer

Zekrom ex sits within a broader pool of Zekrom variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 3 cards, 1 distinct set. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.62 and $269.37 (43347% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($91.53), this card is +430%. Notable alternatives include Zekrom ex #34 (Black Bolt) at $0.62, Zekrom ex #158 (Black Bolt) at $4.59, and Zekrom ex #166 (Black Bolt) at $269.37.

Question 5

What set is Zekrom ex #172 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Black Bolt was released in 2025. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 172 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. Zekrom ex (#172) is one of the Black White Rare prints in this expansion.

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