Zekrom (Japanese)
CP2: Legendary Shine Collection · 009/027 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
009/027
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zekrom (Japanese) Worth?
Zekrom (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the CP2: Legendary Shine Collection set, card number 009/027. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Zekrom (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zekrom (Japanese) (CP2: Legendary Shine Collection, 009/027) is worth around $91.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $91.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $32.69. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $91.00, Lightly Played $49.19, Moderately Played $49.95, Damaged $32.69 — 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 $415.00 — about 4.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $150.00.
Is It Worth Grading Zekrom (Japanese)?
Grading Zekrom (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($91.00) and a PSA 10 ($415.00) is about $324.00 — a 4.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $150.00, CGC 10 $559.96, CGC 9.5 $135.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $32.69 | $32.69 | $32.69 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $142.49 | $142.49 | $142.49 | 5 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $94.36 | $94.36 | $94.36 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $559.96 | $559.96 | $559.96 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $415.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $49.19 | $49.19 | $49.19 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $91.00 | $94.99 | $94.99 | 11 |
Is Zekrom (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Zekrom (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Zekrom (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
