Zekrom EX
Next Destinies · 51/99 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
Next DestiniesNumber
51/99
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zekrom EX Worth?
Zekrom EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Next Destinies, card number 51/99. 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 EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zekrom EX (Next Destinies, 51/99) is worth around $23.35 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $23.35, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.78. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $23.35, Lightly Played $13.38, Moderately Played $11.72, Heavily Played $5.99, Damaged $4.78 — 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 $450.00 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $52.33.
Is It Worth Grading Zekrom EX?
Grading Zekrom EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($23.35) and a PSA 10 ($450.00) is about $426.65 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $52.33, PSA 8 $18.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 10 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.25 | $0.99 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.22 | $13.22 | $13.22 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $21.66 | $21.66 | $21.66 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $52.33 | $52.33 | $52.33 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.78 | $4.78 | $4.78 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.38 | $13.38 | $13.38 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.72 | $11.72 | $11.72 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.35 | 46 |
Is Zekrom EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Zekrom EX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Zekrom EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
