Zekrom ex #174 (Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt)
Zekrom ex #174 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is worth about $239.25 raw (Near Mint) and $649 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $144–$203 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $239.25 | $144 – $203 |
| Lightly Played | $191.40 | $115 – $163 |
| Moderately Played | $143.55 | $86 – $122 |
| Heavily Played | $95.70 | $57 – $81 |
| Damaged | $59.81 | $36 – $51 |
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 | $649 | $389 – $552 |
| PSA 9.5 | $418 | $251 – $355 |
| PSA 9 | $325 | $195 – $276 |
| PSA 8 | $253 | $152 – $215 |
| PSA 7 | $250 | $150 – $213 |
| BGS 10 | $935 | $561 – $795 |
| CGC 10 | $380 | $228 – $323 |
| SGC 10 | $389 | $233 – $331 |
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 | $144–$203 | $0 | $0 | $144–$203 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $239.25 | −$31.70 | −$0.00 | $207.55 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $227.29 | −$24.75 | −$0.00 | $202.54 | 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% | $649 | $520 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $325 | $239 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $253 | $176 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $239 | $165 |
"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 #174
The Zekrom ex #174 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $239.25. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $649. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.