
Zekrom is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the Plasma Freeze set in the Black & White series.…
Zekrom is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 39/116 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.”.
Card name: Zekrom
Card number: 39/116
Set: Plasma Freeze
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 130
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: May 8, 2013
National Pokédex number: 644
Zekrom is a solid addition to the Plasma Freeze set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Zekrom was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Zekrom is about $9.19. Recent listings range from roughly $6.94 (low) to
For context, the Plasma Freeze set has a median card value near $4.00 and an average near $35.37, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -31% over the last 7 days and -40% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Freeze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Zekrom 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.
Rare Holo cards like Zekrom are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Zekrom appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Treasures 115 (around $411), Black & White 114 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Zekrom pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Plasma Freeze set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Freeze set. Its current aggregated market price is about $9.19; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Zekrom is from the Plasma Freeze set (Black & White series), numbered 39/116 with the Rare Holo rarity.
Zekrom is classified as Rare Holo.
The current aggregated market price is about $9.19, within a recent range of roughly $6.94 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
Rare Holo cards like Zekrom are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.
Yes. Zekrom appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.