Zekrom GX Pokémon card #SM138
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SM Black Star Promos·Sun & Moon series·#SM138

Zekrom GX #SM138

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From SM Black Star Promos, Zekrom GX (#SM138) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $25.70 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$25.70
Cardmarket (EUR)
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Print variants
1
7d trend
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Zekrom GX #SM138 today, you'd net about
$25.70after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $25.70Cardmarket $24.07Whatnot $22.60TCGplayer $22.12eBay $21.99

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.

Sell or hold?
No trend data

There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Zekrom GX #SM138. Sell on your own schedule.

Zekrom GX at a glance

  • No published price history.
  • Rare rarity.
  • Trades around $25.70 on TCGplayer.
  • Cardmarket does not list a price.
  • SM Black Star Promos, Sun & Moon series, 2017.
Market prices

Zekrom GX price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zekrom GX #SM138.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$25.70
TCGplayer market
Low
$13.80
Mid
$27.81
High
—

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Deal check

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Live market value$25.70
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Overview

About Zekrom GX #SM138

SM Black Star Promos placed Zekrom GX at #SM138; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2017 within the Sun & Moon series. The card carries 180 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic/GX designation.

The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $25.70 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $13.80 to —.

Card facts

Set
SM Black Star Promos
Series
Sun & Moon
Number
#SM138 / 248
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
HP
180
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Basic, GX
Released
2017/02/03
Card text

Zekrom GX attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Zekrom GX #SM138 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Bullet Uppercut

10+

If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon-GX or a Pokémon-EX, this attack does 60 more damage. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness.

LightningLightningLightningColorless

Swift Bolt Strike

80+

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 60 more damage for each heads.

LightningLightningLightningColorless

Rampage Bolt GX

200

This attack’s damage isn’t affected by any effects on your opponent’s Active Pokémon. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Metal -20
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
3
Market analysis

Zekrom GX price analysis

What drives the current market value of Zekrom GX #SM138.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($25.70) — 1 version in total.

A $25.70 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

At $25.70, Zekrom GX draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

Cardmarket does not list Zekrom GX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.

Price trend

Zekrom GX price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $25.77▼ 0.3% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $25.70

Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Zekrom GX, with a recorded low of $25.70 and high of $25.77; current value is at 0% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg—
7-day avg—
30-day avg—
Trend price—

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.07 (-0.3%)New recorded low
All-time high
$25.77
All-time low
$25.70
Off all-time high
-0.3%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-0.3%
Max drawdown
-0.3%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.1%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$25.70
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $25.70high $25.77

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Zekrom GX?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Zekrom GX at $25.70 nets roughly $21.99 on eBay, $22.12 on TCGplayer, $24.07 via Cardmarket, $22.60 on Whatnot or $25.70 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.71.

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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Zekrom GX #SM138.

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Best net payout$25.70
Spread across platforms$3.71
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.7114.4%$21.99Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.5813.9%$22.12Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.646.4%$24.07Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$25.70Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.1012.1%$22.60Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Zekrom GX?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Zekrom GX #SM138 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Zekrom GX #SM138.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $25.70 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $15.90 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $71.68 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-11.2% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$22.36
Net as PSA 9
$0.25
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$38.26
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$71.68
Expected value
$14.97
Expected profit
—
-11.2% ROI

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.

Set context

Zekrom GX within SM Black Star Promos

Within SM Black Star Promos it is the #59 most valuable of 164 tracked cards; the set median is $17.55.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 65%.

The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.

Rank in set
#59
of 164 tracked
Set median
$17.55
Rarity
Rare
Series
Sun & Moon
Full SM Black Star Promos report →
Value drivers

What makes Zekrom GX valuable

  • Zekrom GX is a Lightning card with 180 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • Modern (2017) sets are heavily collected, making Zekrom GX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
  • Priced at $25.70 with steady supply, Zekrom GX sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
  • 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Zekrom GX

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $25.70 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Zekrom GX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $25.70 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Bulk lots of Zekrom GX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • For Zekrom GX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Zekrom GX value questions

What is Zekrom GX #SM138 worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $25.70 (low $13.80, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.

Is Zekrom GX a good investment?

Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.

Is Zekrom GX rare?

Zekrom GX is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Which versions of Zekrom GX are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($25.70). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Zekrom GX?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.70. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Zekrom GX's value?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.

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