Zekrom EX #97 (Pokemon Next Destinies)
Zekrom EX #97 from Pokemon Next Destinies is worth about $143.87 raw (Near Mint) and $2,255 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $86–$122 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $143.87 | $86 – $122 |
| Lightly Played | $115.10 | $69 – $98 |
| Moderately Played | $86.32 | $52 – $73 |
| Heavily Played | $57.55 | $35 – $49 |
| Damaged | $35.97 | $22 – $31 |
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 | $2,255 | $1,353 – $1,917 |
| PSA 9.5 | $962 | $577 – $818 |
| PSA 9 | $874 | $525 – $743 |
| PSA 8 | $517 | $310 – $440 |
| PSA 7 | $273 | $164 – $232 |
| BGS 10 | $2,932 | $1,759 – $2,492 |
| CGC 10 | $1,353 | $812 – $1,150 |
| SGC 10 | $1,353 | $812 – $1,150 |
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 | $86–$122 | $0 | $0 | $86–$122 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $143.87 | −$19.06 | −$0.00 | $124.81 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $136.68 | −$14.88 | −$0.00 | $121.80 | 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% | $2,255 | $1,914 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $874 | $716 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $517 | $406 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $144 | $82 |
"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 #97
The Zekrom EX #97 from Pokemon Next Destinies is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $143.87. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,255. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.