Zekrom ex 172/086 Secret Rare – Black Bolt – 230 HP – Lightning – NM Condition For Sale

Zekrom ex 172/086 is a Black White Rare (BWR) from the Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt set, released on July 18, 2025 . This is the top chase card of the Black Bolt set alongside Reshiram ex BWR, featuring a striking monochromatic full-art design by illustrator takuyoa .

Set Background: Black Bolt is a 2025 Scarlet & Violet expansion focused on Unova-region Pokémon . The Black White Rare (BWR) rarity is the rarest chase tier in the set, using monochrome foil treatment that references the original Black & White games. Zekrom ex is numbered 172/086, placing it among the secret rare chase cards of the set .

Art & Design: The BWR illustration by takuyoa features Zekrom in a dynamic, imposing pose with glowing teal eyes and dramatic high-voltage styling, rendered in a monochromatic design with luxurious golden foil accents . As the legendary mascot of Pokémon Black, Zekrom holds iconic status among Unova fans, making this card exceptionally desirable .

Card Features: This Lightning-type Basic Pokémon ex has 230 HP .

• Attack 1: Slash ([C][C]) — 50 damage

• Attack 2: Voltage Burst ([L][L][C]) — 130+ damage. This attack does 50 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken. This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself

• Weakness: Fighting ×2

• Retreat Cost: 2

Market Value: This card commands premium value on the secondary market. Raw Near Mint copies trade around $610–$613 . PSA 10 graded copies are valued approximately $1,533 . PSA has graded 11,837 copies, with 6,027 in PSA 10 (as of August 2026) . BGS 9.5 copies have sold for approximately $720 .

Condition: Near Mint. Clean surfaces, sharp artwork, strong holographic shine, sharp corners, good centering.

Card Details:

• Card Name: Zekrom ex

• Card Number: 172/086 (Secret Rare)

• Set: Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt

• Release Year: 2025

• Rarity: Black White Rare (BWR)

• HP: 230

• Type: Lightning

• Stage: Basic

• Attack 1: [C][C] Slash – 50 damage

• Attack 2: [L][L][C] Voltage Burst – 130+ damage

• Weakness: Fighting ×2

• Retreat Cost: 2

• Illustrator: takuyoa

• Finish: Holo / Full Art

• Language: English

• Manufacturer: The Pokémon Company

• Dimensions: 63 × 88 mm