| Set | Next Destinies |
| Card number | 97 |
| Rarity | Rare Ultra |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 180 |
| Artist | 5ban Graphics |
| Released | Feb 2012 |
Zekrom-EX #97 Value (Next Destinies)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Near the top of Next Destinies by price rank, Zekrom-EX 97 is the Ultra Rare full-art version from the set's high-numbered EX sequence. It arrived in early 2012 during the Black & White era, with artwork by 5ban Graphics. Ranked second in the supplied set data, it remains one of the release's central premium pulls.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $237.16 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €307.47 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €53.50 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €54.93 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 57 |
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Zekrom-EX #97: rarity, grading and trend
Zekrom-EX #97 is a Rare Ultra Pokémon card from Next Destinies, the Black & White era (2012). It ranks as number 3 by price out of 103 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($230.75 to $237.16). The illustration is by 5ban Graphics.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 8 | $208.54 | 1 |
| CGC | 8 | $313.51 | 3 |
| CGC | 7 | $182.26 | 3 |
| PSA | 9 | $1,613 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $519.59 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $227.70 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Zekrom-EX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €307.47 | $237.16 |
| Oct 2026 | €234.11 | $231.99 |
| Sep 2026 | €221.83 | $231.08 |
| Aug 2026 | €220.00 | $239.71 |
| Jul 2026 | €220.00 | $236.58 |
| Jun 2026 | €220.00 | $231.80 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Zekrom-EX #97 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $237.16, the Cardmarket low is €307.47. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Zekrom-EX #97 rare?
Zekrom-EX #97 is printed at Rare Ultra rarity and ranks number 3 by price among the 103 cards in Next Destinies. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Zekrom-EX #97 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $237.16.
How do I check which printing of Zekrom-EX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (97) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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