Zekrom ex #172 (Pokemon Black Bolt)
Zekrom ex #172 from Pokemon Black Bolt is worth about $568.28 raw (Near Mint) and $1,418 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $341–$483 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $568.28 | $341 – $483 |
| Lightly Played | $454.62 | $273 – $386 |
| Moderately Played | $340.97 | $205 – $290 |
| Heavily Played | $227.31 | $136 – $193 |
| Damaged | $142.07 | $85 – $121 |
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 | $1,418 | $850 – $1,205 |
| PSA 9.5 | $700 | $420 – $595 |
| PSA 9 | $569 | $342 – $484 |
| PSA 8 | $511 | $306 – $434 |
| PSA 7 | $500 | $300 – $425 |
| BGS 10 | $1,843 | $1,106 – $1,567 |
| CGC 10 | $739 | $443 – $628 |
| SGC 10 | $851 | $511 – $723 |
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 | $341–$483 | $0 | $0 | $341–$483 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $568.28 | −$75.30 | −$0.00 | $492.98 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $539.87 | −$58.79 | −$0.00 | $481.08 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $1,418 | $1,187 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $569 | $451 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $511 | $400 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $568 | $450 |
"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 #172
The Zekrom ex #172 from Pokemon Black Bolt is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $568.28. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,418. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.