Zekrom Ex #169 (Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt)
Zekrom Ex #169 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is worth about $155.75 raw (Near Mint) and $220 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $93–$132 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $155.75 | $93 – $132 |
| Lightly Played | $124.60 | $75 – $106 |
| Moderately Played | $93.45 | $56 – $79 |
| Heavily Played | $62.30 | $37 – $53 |
| Damaged | $38.94 | $23 – $33 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $220 | $132 – $187 |
| PSA 9.5 | $183 | $110 – $156 |
| PSA 9 | $166 | $100 – $141 |
| PSA 8 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| BGS 10 | $330 | $198 – $281 |
| CGC 10 | $156 | $93 – $132 |
| SGC 10 | $132 | $79 – $112 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $93–$132 | $0 | $0 | $93–$132 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $155.75 | −$20.64 | −$0.00 | $135.11 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $147.96 | −$16.11 | −$0.00 | $131.85 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $220 | $148 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $166 | $101 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $130 | $70 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $156 | $92 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Zekrom Ex #169
The Zekrom Ex #169 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $155.75. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $220. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.