Zekrom
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery · TG05/TG30 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
TG05/TG30
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zekrom Worth?
Zekrom (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, card number TG05/TG30. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zekrom (SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, TG05/TG30) is worth around $12.30 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $12.30, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.21. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $12.30, Lightly Played $10.42, Moderately Played $9.39, Heavily Played $8.57, Damaged $6.21 — 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 $137.10 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.58.
Is It Worth Grading Zekrom?
Grading Zekrom can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($12.30) and a PSA 10 ($137.10) is about $124.80 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.58, CGC 10 $40.00, CGC 9.5 $20.00. 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 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 14 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 157 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $69.98 | $69.98 | $69.98 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.38 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $137.10 | $137.10 | $137.10 | 49 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.75 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.58 | $25.00 | $26.15 | 64 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $40.49 | $40.49 | $40.49 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.21 | $6.21 | $7.00 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.57 | $8.57 | $8.57 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.42 | $8.99 | $10.71 | 1,056 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.39 | $10.28 | $10.28 | 152 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.30 | $9.85 | $16.08 | 5,082 |
Is Zekrom a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Zekrom is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Zekrom's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
