Zeraora is a Mythical, Electric-type Pokemon that debuted in the Sun & Moon era of the games, and its Japanese card record spans four TCG mechanics — GX, V, VMAX, and VSTAR — without ever getting a single dominant chase print. Instead, the character shows up as a strong secondary hit across several sets, which makes it a useful case study in how set position and rarity slot, not fame alone, drive price.
Across the printings we could confirm, Zeraora has been carried on four different Japanese card mechanics — GX, V, VMAX, and VSTAR — spanning from the Sun & Moon era through the Scarlet & Violet lineup. That spread across mechanics is unusual for a character without a single marquee chase print, and it’s exactly why a straight price ranking is more useful here than trying to pick one “best” Zeraora card.
This guide walks through six Japanese Zeraora printings, from the Sword & Shield-era secret-art printings through the Scarlet & Violet lineup. Three are in our own graded PSA 10 listings today; the other three are prints worth knowing if you’re building out a complete Zeraora run.
We currently list three PSA 10 Zeraora singles: Zeraora V SR:SA (074/070, Jet-Black Spirit) at ¥31,065, Zeraora VMAX SAR (219/172, VSTAR Universe) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) at ¥9,451, and Zeraora AR (109/102, Stellar Miracle) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) at ¥5,867. Each is a single graded copy — when a listing sells, it’s gone until we source another.
Card numbers, sets, and rarities below are confirmed against limitlesstcg’s Japanese card database as cited throughout. Where a detail couldn’t be confirmed against a primary source, we’ve said so rather than guessing.
Six Key Zeraora Printings and What They’re Worth
The six Japanese Zeraora printings this guide covers, ranked by current listed price where we carry the card:
| Card | Set / Number | Rarity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeraora V SR:SA | Jet-Black Spirit (S6K) 074/070 | SA | Currently listed at ¥31,065 (PSA 10) |
| Zeraora VMAX | VSTAR Universe (s12a) 219/172 | SAR | Currently listed at ¥9,451 (PSA 10) |
| Zeraora VSTAR | VSTAR Universe (s12a) 220/172 | SAR | Not currently stocked as a single |
| Zeraora AR | Stellar Miracle (SV7) 109/102 | AR | Currently listed at ¥5,867 (PSA 10) |
| Zeraora GX | Thunderclap Spark (SM7a) 033/054 | Double Rare | Not currently stocked |
| Zeraora GX | Tag All Stars (SM12a) 051/173 | Double Rare | Not currently stocked |
The three we stock cover a wide price band on their own — roughly ¥5,867 to ¥31,065 — while the two GX prints and the VSTAR half of the s12a pair round out the character’s fuller print history. The sections below cover each in order, from the current top listing down to the earlier GX era.
Three different alternate-art abbreviations show up across this lineup: SA (Special Art) on the Jet-Black Spirit V, SAR (Special Art Rare) on both VSTAR Universe cards, and AR (Art Rare) on the Stellar Miracle single. SAR and AR are limitlesstcg’s catalogued rarity labels for full alternate-illustration treatments in their respective sets; SA is collector shorthand for the Sword & Shield–era alternate-art secret rares, which limitlesstcg catalogues as Secret Rare (SR) — so don’t assume an AR is automatically less significant to a set than an SA or SAR just from the letters.
The Chase Print: Zeraora V SR:SA from Jet-Black Spirit
Our top listed Zeraora is Zeraora V SR:SA, card 074/070 from the Sword & Shield-era main expansion Jet-Black Spirit (S6K). limitlesstcg catalogues this print as a Secret Rare (SR); “SA” (Special Art) is the market shorthand for its alternate-art treatment — the alternate-art secret slot that runs past the set’s stated 070-card count, which is the standard signal for a secret rare in the S-prefix Sword & Shield era of Japanese sets. If you’re mapping out the broader era this card comes from, our Sword & Shield era Japanese Pokemon guide covers how S-prefix sets like Jet-Black Spirit fit into the full timeline.
This is a graded single — one listed copy in our inventory. Once it sells, it’s gone until we source another PSA 10 example of the same secret-art print.
The VMAX/VSTAR Pair: Zeraora in VSTAR Universe
The high-class pack VSTAR Universe (s12a) gave Zeraora a connected two-card slot: Zeraora VMAX at 219/172 and Zeraora VSTAR at the adjacent 220/172, both catalogued on limitlesstcg as Special Art Rare (SAR) prints.
We currently carry the VMAX half of the pair graded PSA 10 at ¥9,451 — a meaningful step down from the Jet-Black Spirit chase card despite sharing the same SAR treatment, which is a good illustration of how set-wide supply (VSTAR Universe is a large 172-card high-class pack) affects individual card pricing more than the character does. We don’t currently hold the VSTAR half (220/172) as a graded single. For the rest of what’s in this set, including its other alternate-art chases, see our VSTAR Universe pull rates and best cards guide.
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Same rule applies: a single listed copy. Once this one sells, it’s out of our listings until another PSA 10 comes in.
The Budget Entry: Zeraora AR from Stellar Miracle
The most affordable graded Zeraora we carry is Zeraora AR, card 109/102 from the 2024 Scarlet & Violet-era expansion Stellar Miracle (SV7), catalogued as an Art Rare (AR) on limitlesstcg. Like the S6K secret print above, its card number (109) running past the set’s stated 102-card count marks it as the set’s alternate-art slot rather than a standard-rarity pull. For the full breakdown of what else Stellar Miracle boosters hit, see our Stellar Miracle pull rates and best cards guide.
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This is our lowest-priced Zeraora single, and it’s still a single graded copy — the ¥5,867 listing is for one PSA 10 example, not an open-ended stock level.
Two Earlier GX Prints to Know
Before the V/VMAX/VSTAR mechanics arrived, Zeraora had two Japanese GX printings, both catalogued on limitlesstcg as Double Rare slots. Neither is currently part of our graded singles lineup, but both are worth knowing if you’re tracking the character’s full print run.
The first, 033/054 in the Sun & Moon-era expansion Thunderclap Spark (SM7a), is one of the character’s original GX printings. The second, 051/173 in the high-class pack Tag All Stars (SM12a), is a later reprint from the TAG TEAM GX era. We haven’t confirmed attack text, HP, or illustrator credits for either card against a primary source, so we’re noting them here as prints that exist rather than describing their game text in detail. If a graded copy of either becomes available, it will show up in our PSA 10 collection alongside the three Zeraora singles we currently stock.
For a collector working backward from the GX era, these two prints mark the start of Zeraora’s Japanese card timeline as we’ve confirmed it — before the V, VMAX, and VSTAR mechanics existed. Pairing either GX card with the three graded singles above would cover every mechanic Zeraora has appeared under in the sets we checked, though the two Sun & Moon-era GX prints aren’t ones we can currently source graded.
Where to Buy Zeraora Cards from Japan
We ship graded Japanese singles out of Tokyo with tracked delivery worldwide. For the cards covered in this guide:
- PSA 10 Zeraora V SR:SA (074/070, Jet-Black Spirit) — currently listed at ¥31,065 (a single listed copy)
- PSA 10 Zeraora VMAX SAR (219/172, VSTAR Universe) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) — currently listed at ¥9,451 (a single listed copy)
- PSA 10 Zeraora AR (109/102, Stellar Miracle) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) — currently listed at ¥5,867 (a single listed copy)
- Browse the full graded lineup on our PSA 10 collection
Looking for the VSTAR half of the s12a pair, either GX print, or want to build a mixed order across sets? Our Quick Order page is the fastest way to request it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable Zeraora card we currently stock?
Zeraora V SR:SA (074/070, Jet-Black Spirit/S6K), currently listed at ¥31,065 in PSA 10. It’s the alternate-art secret slot in that Sword & Shield-era main expansion.
What’s the difference between the Zeraora VMAX and Zeraora VSTAR from VSTAR Universe?
They’re an adjacent two-card pair from the same set, s12a VSTAR Universe: Zeraora VMAX at 219/172 and Zeraora VSTAR at 220/172, both catalogued as Special Art Rare (SAR). We currently stock the VMAX graded PSA 10 at ¥9,451; we don’t currently carry the VSTAR half as a graded single.
What’s the least expensive Zeraora card in your PSA 10 lineup?
Zeraora AR (109/102, Stellar Miracle/SV7), currently listed at ¥5,867. It’s the 2024 Scarlet & Violet-era expansion’s alternate-art slot for the character.
Are there Zeraora GX cards?
Yes — two confirmed Japanese GX printings, both catalogued as Double Rare: 033/054 in Thunderclap Spark (SM7a) and 051/173 in Tag All Stars (SM12a). Neither is currently part of our graded singles lineup.
What do SA, SAR, and AR mean on a Zeraora card?
SAR (Special Art Rare) and AR (Art Rare) are limitlesstcg’s catalogued rarity labels, applied to both VSTAR Universe cards and the Stellar Miracle single respectively. SA is collector shorthand for the Sword & Shield–era alternate-art secret rares like the Jet-Black Spirit V, which limitlesstcg itself catalogues as Secret Rare (SR). All three describe full alternate-illustration treatments of their respective cards.
Where can I buy Zeraora cards from Japan?
We currently stock three graded PSA 10 Zeraora singles — the Jet-Black Spirit SA at ¥31,065, the VSTAR Universe VMAX SAR at ¥9,451, and the Stellar Miracle AR at ¥5,867. All ship from Tokyo with tracked delivery; use our Quick Order page for any printing not listed directly.
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