Zebstrika #57
As card #57 in Boundaries Crossed, Zebstrika is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $5.99 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Zebstrika #57 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Zebstrika at a glance
- Trades around $5.99 on TCGplayer.
- Short-term trend -1.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Boundaries Crossed, Black & White series, 2012.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.38.
- Rarity: Rare.
Zebstrika price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zebstrika #57.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.49
- Mid
- $6.15
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.25
- Mid
- $2.23
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Zebstrika #57
Card #57 of Boundaries Crossed is Zebstrika, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2012). It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $5.99, with listings from $4.49 to —.
“When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.”
Printed flavour text on the Boundaries Crossed #57 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Boundaries Crossed
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #57 / 149
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Blitzle
- Pokédex
- #523
- Released
- 2012/11/07
Zebstrika attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zebstrika #57 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flame Charge
Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Thunder
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Zebstrika price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zebstrika #57.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($5.99), Holofoil ($2.23).
In the $5.99 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $5.99 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Zebstrika trends at €3.38 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.39, lowest NM €0.48).
Zebstrika price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €2.76, 1.4% below the 30-day average of €2.80.
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.03, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €3.38.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.99–$5.99. The most recent snapshot of $5.99 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Zebstrika?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Zebstrika at $5.99 nets roughly $4.90 on eBay, $4.93 on TCGplayer, $5.34 via Cardmarket, $5.04 on Whatnot or $5.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.09.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Zebstrika #57.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Zebstrika?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Zebstrika #57 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $5.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Zebstrika within Boundaries Crossed
Zebstrika ranks #55 of 65 tracked Boundaries Crossed cards by market value, against a set median of $16.12.
That is 63% below the middle of the set — a top-17% position.
The set's top card is Black Kyurem-EX (#145), valued at $650.48.
What makes Zebstrika valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Zebstrika has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Modern-era (2012) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Zebstrika
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Zebstrika can realise well above the $4.49 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.76 and €2.80) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Zebstrika can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Boundaries Crossed was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Zebstrika value questions
How much is Zebstrika worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $5.99 (low $4.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.38.
Is Zebstrika a good investment?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (-1.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Zebstrika rare?
Zebstrika is a Rare card from Boundaries Crossed (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Zebstrika?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.99), Holofoil ($2.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Zebstrika?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Zebstrika's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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