Zekrom EX (97 Full Art)
Next Destinies · 97/99 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
Next DestiniesNumber
97/99
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zekrom EX (97 Full Art) Worth?
Zekrom EX (97 Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Next Destinies, card number 97/99. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Zekrom EX (97 Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zekrom EX (97 Full Art) (Next Destinies, 97/99) is worth around $271.21 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $271.21, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $55.07. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $271.21, Lightly Played $206.35, Moderately Played $136.50, Heavily Played $85.61, Damaged $55.07 — 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 $2,800 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $899.00.
Is It Worth Grading Zekrom EX (97 Full Art)?
Grading Zekrom EX (97 Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($271.21) and a PSA 10 ($2,800) is about $2,529 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $899.00, PSA 8 $625.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $239.99 | $239.99 | $239.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.25 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $625.00 | $625.00 | $625.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $899.00 | $899.00 | $899.00 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $55.07 | $55.07 | $55.07 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $85.61 | $86.85 | $86.85 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.35 | 63 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $271.21 | $271.21 | $271.21 | 33 |
Is Zekrom EX (97 Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Zekrom EX (97 Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Zekrom EX (97 Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
