Zekrom ex 158 / 86 Pokemon Card from Black Bolt Set
Zekrom ex is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon card with 230 HP. It is part of the Black Bolt set in the Scarlet & Violet series, illustrated by artist takuyoa.…
- Set: Black Bolt
- Number: 158/86
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
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About the Zekrom ex Pokémon Card
Zekrom ex is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 230 HP from the Black Bolt set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 158/86 and is classified as Ultra Rare. The Black Bolt set was released on July 18, 2025.
Zekrom ex Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Zekrom ex
Card number: 158/86
Set: Black Bolt
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Subtypes: Basic, ex
Type: Lightning
HP: 230
Artist: takuyoa
Release date: July 18, 2025
National Pokédex number: 644
Why Collect the Zekrom ex Pokémon Card?
Zekrom ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Black Bolt set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Zekrom ex Pokémon Card
Zekrom ex was illustrated by takuyoa.
For Ultra Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Zekrom ex Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Zekrom ex is about $4.52. Recent listings range from roughly $3.59 (low) to $97.88 (high), with a mid-point near $5.25. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Black Bolt set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Black Bolt set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Zekrom ex Pokémon Card
Whether Zekrom ex is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 2,946 copies of this card, of which 1,848 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 62.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Zekrom ex Pokémon Card?
Ultra Rare cards such as Zekrom ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (158/86) sits above the set's printed total of 86, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,946 copies to date.
Other Printings of Zekrom ex
Zekrom ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 172 (around $547), Black Bolt 166 (around