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
Zekrom (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Zekrom (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #009/027 of the CP2: Legendary Shine Collection set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Zekrom (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Zekrom (Japanese) (Rare, CP2: Legendary Shine Collection #009/027) changes hands at roughly $91.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $91.00, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $32.69. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $91.00, Lightly Played $49.19, Moderately Played $49.95, Damaged $32.69 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Zekrom (Japanese) is valued near $415.00 — about 4.6x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Zekrom (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Zekrom (Japanese) sits around $415.00 — roughly 4.6x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $150.00, CGC 10 $559.96, CGC 9.5 $135.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
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 |
Collector Outlook for Zekrom (Japanese)
Zekrom (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Zekrom (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
