
Zekrom EX - BW38
Black and White Promos · BW38 · Promo
Current Prices
Number
BW38
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zekrom EX - BW38 Worth?
Zekrom EX - BW38 (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Black and White Promos set, card number BW38. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Zekrom EX - BW38 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zekrom EX - BW38 (Black and White Promos, BW38) is worth around $6.96 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.96, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.23. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.96, Lightly Played $4.64, Moderately Played $2.47, Heavily Played $1.85, Damaged $1.23 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $1,541 — about 221x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $75.00.
Is It Worth Grading Zekrom EX - BW38?
Grading Zekrom EX - BW38 can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.96) and a PSA 10 ($1,541) is about $1,534 — a 221x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $75.00, PSA 8 $29.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.12 | $1.99 | $2.25 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,541 | $1,541 | $1,541 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.23 | $1.23 | $1.23 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 51 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.64 | $4.15 | $5.00 | 63 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.47 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 100 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.96 | $5.93 | $10.00 | 199 |
Is Zekrom EX - BW38 a Good Buy?
As a common, Zekrom EX - BW38 holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Zekrom EX - BW38's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.




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