The most expensive Zekrom Pokémon card in our shop is the PSA 10 Pikachu & Zekrom GX SR: SA [SM9 101/095] from the Japanese Expansion Pack “Tag Bolt”. Our listing price is JPY 732,964 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order). Four more PSA 10 Zekrom cards sit below it.
Updated November 9, 2026
- Top of our Zekrom listings: PSA 10 Pikachu & Zekrom GX SR: SA [SM9 101/095], listed at JPY 732,964.
- Second is PSA 10 Zekrom ex BWR [SV11B 174/086] from “Black Bolt” at JPY 114,400.
- The fifth-ranked card, PSA 10 Zekrom CHR [s8b 195/184], is listed at JPY 11,958.
- All prices are our own listing prices in yen, not market or sold prices.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | Zekrom (ゼクロム) cards, Japanese edition, PSA 10 graded |
| Cards covered | Five listings in our shop as of November 9, 2026 |
| Sets involved | SM9 “Tag Bolt”, SM11b “Dream League”, s8b “VMAX Climax”, SV11B “Black Bolt” |
| Price range (our listing prices) | JPY 11,958 to JPY 732,964 |
| Currency at checkout | Japanese yen (JPY), per our payment methods page |
Which Zekrom Pokémon card is the most expensive in our shop?
The PSA 10 Pikachu & Zekrom GX SR: SA [SM9 101/095] from Expansion Pack “Tag Bolt” is the most expensive Zekrom card we list, at JPY 732,964.
It is a tag card: the card name pairs Pikachu with Zekrom. If you want a card where Zekrom is the only Pokémon in the name, look at the next entries. The gap is large: the second-ranked card is listed at less than a sixth of this price. Put differently, the Tag Bolt card alone is listed at more than the combined listing prices of the other four cards (JPY 191,589 in total).
Every card in this article is a Japanese-edition card graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint). Our product pages describe PSA 10 as the highest grade certifiable by Professional Sports Authenticator, awarded only to cards in flawless, gem mint condition. Because all five share that grade, the grade does not separate them. What separates them is the card itself: its set, its card number and its rarity label as shown on each product page.
The ranking is a snapshot of one shop. It tells you how our own listings compare with each other on November 9, 2026. It does not say what the same card sells for anywhere else, and we do not use it to predict what any card will be listed at later.
The Tag Bolt card is also the only one of the five that comes from the SM9 set code. PSA graded cards may be sold through our other sales channels, and the shipping policy explains how that is handled, so read the product page and the delivery schedule shown for your order before you pay.
How do the Zekrom cards rank by our listing price?
Five PSA 10 Zekrom cards are listed, and the ranking below runs from highest to lowest listing price.
| Rank | Card | Set | Our listing price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pikachu & Zekrom GX SR: SA 101/095 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | SM9 “Tag Bolt” | JPY 732,964 |
| 2 | Zekrom ex BWR 174/086 | SV11B “Black Bolt” | JPY 114,400 |
| 3 | Zekrom ex SAR 169/086 | SV11B “Black Bolt” | JPY 48,150 |
| 4 | Reshiram & Zekrom GX RR 036/049 | SM11b “Dream League” | JPY 17,081 |
| 5 | Zekrom CHR 195/184 | s8b “VMAX Climax” | JPY 11,958 |
These are our own listing prices for items we currently list. They are not market or sold prices, and the ranking covers only this shop.
The steps between ranks are uneven. Rank 1 to rank 2 is a drop of JPY 618,564. Rank 2 to rank 3 is a drop of JPY 66,250. Rank 3 to rank 4 is a drop of JPY 31,069, and rank 4 to rank 5 is a drop of JPY 5,123. In other words, the top card is far apart from the rest, while the bottom three sit within about JPY 36,000 of each other.
If you are choosing between these five, a clear way to decide is by what you want on the card. For a tag card with Pikachu, rank 1 is the one. For a Zekrom ex alone, choose between the BWR and the SAR from “Black Bolt”. For a card from the Dream League or VMAX Climax sets, those are the two lowest-priced listings of the five.
What makes the Black Bolt Zekrom ex cards stand out?
The two Zekrom ex cards from Expansion Pack “Black Bolt” are the highest-priced cards in the list where Zekrom appears alone in the name: the BWR (174/086) at JPY 114,400 and the SAR (169/086) at JPY 48,150.
Both come from the same set code, SV11B, and both carry Zekrom ex as the Pokémon. The card number is the quickest way to tell them apart: 174/086 is the BWR, 169/086 is the SAR. Our listing price for the BWR is more than double the SAR.
Our Zekrom ex SAR product page states the rarity as SAR and the grade as PSA 10 (Gem Mint). Our BWR product page names the set as Expansion Pack “Black Bolt” and the number as 174/086.
Notice that both card numbers are higher than the set’s printed total of 086. The SAR is numbered 169/086 and the BWR 174/086. That numbering is how the two listings are told apart on the product pages, so always match the full number before you order. If you are new to the ex label itself, our guide What Does ex Mean on Pokémon Cards? explains it.
Are the Zekrom cards from Dream League and VMAX Climax lower priced?
Yes. The Reshiram & Zekrom GX RR from “Dream League” is listed at JPY 17,081, and the Zekrom CHR from “VMAX Climax” at JPY 11,958.
The Dream League card is another tag card, this time with Reshiram, and it comes from Enhanced Expansion Pack “Dream League” (SM11b). The VMAX Climax card is the one single-Pokémon Zekrom in the list that is not an ex. If you want a PSA 10 Zekrom at the entry end of these five, it is the CHR, which is the lowest-ranked of the group in our listings. Our Zekrom CHR product page gives the set as High Class Pack “VMAX Climax”.
The gap between the two cards is small: JPY 5,123. The Dream League card is a tag card with two Pokémon, while the VMAX Climax card shows Zekrom alone, so if you want a Zekrom-only card between these two, the CHR is the match.
What is the difference between tag cards and single Zekrom cards in this list?
Two of the five cards are tag cards with a second Pokémon in the name, and three show Zekrom or Zekrom ex alone.
| Type | Cards | Our listing price range |
|---|---|---|
| Tag cards (Zekrom with another Pokémon) | Pikachu & Zekrom GX (Tag Bolt), Reshiram & Zekrom GX (Dream League) | JPY 17,081 to JPY 732,964 |
| Zekrom alone | Zekrom ex BWR, Zekrom ex SAR (Black Bolt), Zekrom CHR (VMAX Climax) | JPY 11,958 to JPY 114,400 |
The table shows why “most expensive Zekrom card” has two answers depending on what you mean. If any card with Zekrom in the name counts, it is the Tag Bolt card. If you only count cards where Zekrom is the sole Pokémon, it is the Black Bolt BWR. Both answers come from our own listings on November 9, 2026.
Within the tag group, the two cards are far apart: JPY 732,964 for the Pikachu partner card and JPY 17,081 for the Reshiram partner card. Within the single group, the spread runs from the CHR at JPY 11,958 up to the BWR at JPY 114,400.
Does the 30th CELEBRATION set include Zekrom cards?
Yes. The official 30th CELEBRATION page lists a Pikachu & Zekrom-GX special-edition card (160) and a Zekrom card (050) among its 17 legendary Pokémon cards.
The set is the Pokémon Card Game MEGA expansion pack “30th CELEBRATION” (M6a), released on September 16, 2026, worldwide at the same time, at 360 yen (tax included) per pack. Each pack has 6 shiny cards, randomly inserted, including 1 Pikachu card and 1 basic energy card with a YOSHIROTTEN design. The official page lists 30 anniversary special-edition cards numbered 136–165, and the Pikachu & Zekrom-GX card is number 160 among them. The Legendary Pokémon group has 17 cards and includes Zekrom (050) alongside Reshiram (008).
The Pokémon Company’s English page also names Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from Sun & Moon—Team Up (2019) as a classic reprint with a new foil treatment, per the 30th Celebration expansion page. The official Japanese note says the 30th anniversary special-edition cards cannot be used in the current Standard regulation, but can be used in any regulation where their original versions are legal. The page gives no rarities for the Zekrom cards, and card numbers come from image file names, so we do not price them here.
This matters for the ranking because the 30th CELEBRATION cards are different cards from the PSA 10 listings above. The Tag Bolt card in our ranking is from SM9, not from the 30th set. Do not assume the two are interchangeable just because the Pokémon names match. For more on how the anniversary line was built, see our Pokémon 30 Knock Out Collection Guide.
Is there another Zekrom card in a recent Japanese pack?
Yes: N’s Zekrom appears in High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex” (M2a), listed under the “N’s Pokémon” section on the official M2a page. The page states no rarity for it, and we have no listing for it, so it is not part of the ranking above.
The official page gives the M2a release date as November 28, 2025 (Friday), the price as 550 yen (tax included) and 10 cards per pack, packed randomly. The card list runs from 001 to 193. Since the page does not state a rarity for N’s Zekrom, we do not label it with one.
What should you check before buying a PSA 10 Zekrom?
Check the card number, the set code and the grade, because several Zekrom cards share a name across sets. Each of our listings names the number (for example 174/086 versus 169/086) and states PSA 10 (Gem Mint).
Our product pages note that the PSA case may have minor scratches or marks on its surface. They also say stock levels can change, so in some cases your order may take a little longer to ship. Our shipping policy adds that PSA graded cards may be sold through our other sales channels, so an item shown online may already be sold before we lock the allocation for your order. Once your payment has cleared, we secure the PSA card matching your order, even if extra sourcing is needed, and dispatch may take longer in that case. Please check the delivery schedule shown or communicated for your order. We provide status updates whenever the schedule changes.
A short checklist before you pay:
- Match the full card number, such as 169/086 or 174/086, with the product page.
- Confirm the set name and code, such as SV11B “Black Bolt” or SM9 “Tag Bolt”.
- Confirm the grade line says PSA 10 (Gem Mint).
- Read the delivery schedule shown for your order, since PSA items can take longer to dispatch.
- Enter a physical shipping address, because FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes.
For a wider view of buying from Japan, see Where To Get Japanese Pokémon Cards. For another PSA 10 listing guide, read Captain Pikachu PSA 10: Complete Guide or Pikachu Van Gogh PSA 10.
How are Zekrom cards shipped?
We ship by FedEx with a tracking number, in two services: Standard and Expedited, both with shipping cost calculated at checkout from your delivery address.
| Topic | What the policy says |
|---|---|
| Standard shipping | FedEx International Connect Plus, usually 3-7 business days after dispatch (an estimate) |
| Expedited shipping | FedEx International Priority, usually 2-5 business days after dispatch (an estimate) |
| Handling | Most orders ship within 5 business days after PayPal or Wise payment clears (an estimate) |
| Minimum order | No minimum order amount or quantity |
| P.O. Boxes | FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes; enter a physical address |
The transit times are estimates only. Delivery dates shown on our website, at checkout or in carrier tools do not include our handling time, pre-order release timing, supplier allocation delays, quality inspection holds, weekends, Japanese national holidays, customs processing, carrier congestion, weather or destination-country delivery conditions.
Once the products for your order have been secured and the shipment is ready, we update the order status. You can check the status in your customer account, and after dispatch you can see the tracking number and the carrier’s latest delivery estimate from your account or the shipping confirmation email.
If dispatch is delayed, for example because a unit reserved for your order fails quality inspection, we contact you by email as soon as practical with the revised estimate. For significant dispatch delays before handoff to FedEx, we may offer the option to wait or to cancel the order with a full refund.
After handoff to FedEx, delivery timing is controlled by the carrier and destination-country authorities. Customs inspections, import procedures, remote-area handling, peak season congestion and weather may delay delivery. Such transit delays are outside our control and do not by themselves create a right to cancel or refund after dispatch.
Can you change the shipping address after ordering?
Yes, while the order is paid and its shipment has not yet been scheduled, you can update the shipping address yourself from My Account > Orders > the order.
The destination country cannot be changed, and the carrier, shipping method and FedEx service level remain those selected at checkout. If shipping to the new address costs more, we ask you to pay the difference before dispatch, and the order is held until the difference is settled. If it costs less, the shipping charge is not recalculated and no refund is made. A change takes effect only once it is shown on the order in My Account.
After the shipment is scheduled, the self-service change is closed. We may consider only a minor correction that does not affect any shipping conditions, and you should contact us immediately via the Contact Form if you notice an error. A correction is possible only if the shipment has not been handed to FedEx, the processing stage still allows it, and we confirm that all shipping conditions remain unchanged. Otherwise we decline the request. Because of this, verify your address carefully before you place the order.
How do you pay for a Zekrom card?
All payments are made in Japanese yen (JPY), through Wise bank transfer, PayPal, or credit and debit cards through PayPal, per our payment methods page.
| Method | Fee | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Wise (bank transfer) | No payment processing fee | Cancelled automatically if payment is not received within 12 hours without a screenshot; with a screenshot, upload within 5 days and the price is held for 10 days in total |
| PayPal | 5% payment processing fee | Completed immediately at checkout |
| Credit and debit cards (through PayPal) | 5% payment processing fee | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB; which is offered depends on your country and card |
Wise bank transfer is the only method without the payment processing fee. The screenshot option requires an account and is not available at guest checkout. Enter the payment reference issued with your order, SST-{order number}, in the Wise reference field exactly as issued. A missing or altered reference may delay or prevent us from matching your payment.
If you pay by SWIFT, a receiving fee of JPY 611 is deducted before the funds reach us, so add JPY 611 to your order total. Correspondent banks may also deduct their own fees, so select the OUR charge option when you send the transfer. If the amount we receive is short, order processing is paused until the shortfall is paid and confirmed.
PayPal Pay Later is offered and operated by PayPal, not by us, and availability is decided by PayPal. Examples we see at checkout are PayPal Pay in 4 in the United States, Canada and Australia, and PayPal Pay in 3 in the United Kingdom. Any difference between the amount we charge and your statement, such as exchange rates or conversion fees, is determined by your payment provider and is outside our control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most expensive Zekrom card you list?
It is the PSA 10 Pikachu & Zekrom GX SR: SA [SM9 101/095] from “Tag Bolt”, at our listing price of JPY 732,964.
What is the most expensive card where Zekrom appears alone?
Among our listings it is the PSA 10 Zekrom ex BWR [SV11B 174/086] from “Black Bolt”, at JPY 114,400.
Are these market prices?
No. They are Samurai Sword Tokyo’s own listing prices as of November 9, 2026, not market or sold prices.
Are all five Zekrom cards graded?
Yes, all five are PSA 10 (Gem Mint) in the Japanese edition.
Is Zekrom in the 30th CELEBRATION set?
Yes. The official page lists Pikachu & Zekrom-GX (160) and Zekrom (050), though it gives no rarities for them.
How long does delivery take?
FedEx transit is usually 3-7 business days on standard and 2-5 on expedited after dispatch, and most orders are processed within 5 business days of cleared payment. All of these are estimates only.
Which payment method has no processing fee?
Wise bank transfer carries no payment processing fee, while PayPal and cards paid through PayPal carry a 5% fee.
Can a PSA 10 card already be sold when I order?
Yes, it can. PSA graded cards may also be sold through our other sales channels, so an item shown online may be sold before we lock the allocation for your order, and dispatch may take longer in that case.
Can I ship a PSA card to a P.O. Box?
No. FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes, so provide a physical shipping address at checkout.
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