Grading verdict · PSAzsv10pt5-166 · Nov 8
Only flawless copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 61% chance of a PSA 10.
62% if a miss grades PSA 9, 54% if it grades PSA 8.
At 30%: −$54 per card versus selling raw.
Zekrom ex
No. 166/086Special Illustration RareHolofoil · English
Catalog reference · USD $218.86 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 8, 12:02 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$380
+$70
PSA 9$171
−$112
PSA 8$205
−$82
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $135
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $219.
Fee headroom
$16 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $589
PSA 10s would need to rise 55% from $380 for grading to pay at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 8. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $380 | 845 | Nov 7 |
| PSA 9 | $171 | 333 | Nov 7 |
| PSA 8 | $205 longer-run | 19 | Oct 11 |
| BGS 10 | $660 longer-run | 15 | Oct 19 |
| CGC 10 | $240 longer-run | 83 | Nov 1 |
| Raw | $218.86 | — | Nov 8 |
Every other grade on record (8)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | — too few | 2 | Oct 22 |
| PSA 6 | — too few | 1 | Feb 25 |
| BGS 9.5 | $186 longer-run | 16 | Oct 26 |
| BGS 9 | — too few | 5 | Oct 4 |
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 9 | Oct 10 |
| CGC 9 | $138 longer-run | 14 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 8.5 | — too few | 5 | Sep 7 |
| CGC 8 | — too few | 1 | May 18 |
In the last 7 days, 10 PSA 10s and 4 PSA 9s sold. PSA 8 last sold on Oct 11.
PSA 10s are 72% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
A PSA 10 sells for 1.6× a CGC 10 of this card. PSA has the most sales, 845. The verdict uses PSA.
PSA 10$380845 sales
BGS 10$66015 sales
CGC 10$24083 sales
After each grader’s base fee for that value, shipping and selling fees, a 10 nets $482 from BGS, $259 from PSA, $178 from CGC. The 10s are not equally hard to get: a BGS 10 is far rarer than a PSA 10. Turnaround and resale demand differ too; check the grader board on Grading costs.
Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
%
Cracking pays if that chance is at least 37%. At 15%: −$39 versus selling the 9 for a net $148.
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Zekrom ex - 166/086 (Black Bolt #166) worth?
As of Nov 8, 12:02 PM UTC, Zekrom ex - 166/086 (Black Bolt #166) has a market reference price of $218.86.
What is the PSA 10 price of Zekrom ex - 166/086?
The latest PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded sales for Zekrom ex - 166/086 (Black Bolt #166) carry a median of $380.00, aggregated from recent eBay sold listings as of Nov 7, 12:00 AM UTC.
Is Zekrom ex - 166/086 going up in value?
Over the latest tracked day, the reference price for Zekrom ex - 166/086 (Black Bolt #166) has risen 0.1%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Zekrom ex - 166/086 prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Zekrom ex - 166/086 (Black Bolt #166) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages, graded eBay sold comps and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
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