Zekrom (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 195/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
195/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zekrom (Japanese) Worth?
Zekrom (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 195/184. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zekrom (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 195/184) is worth around $14.96 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.96, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.96, Lightly Played $14.60, Moderately Played $14.90, Damaged $6.99 — 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 $85.04 — about 5.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.70.
Is It Worth Grading Zekrom (Japanese)?
Grading Zekrom (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.96) and a PSA 10 ($85.04) is about $70.08 — a 5.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.70, CGC 10 $34.00, CGC 9.5 $28.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.16 | $16.16 | $16.16 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 | 72 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $40.14 | $40.14 | $40.14 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $1,175 | $1,175 | $1,175 | 11 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 70 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $7.51 | $7.51 | $7.51 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.75 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $85.04 | $85.04 | $85.04 | 62 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.14 | $10.14 | $10.14 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.96 | $12.00 | $16.09 | 500 |
Is Zekrom (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Zekrom (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
