Zebstrika
SM - Lost Thunder · 82/214 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
82/214
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Zebstrika: Rarity & Collectibility
Zebstrika in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #82/214 of the SM - Lost Thunder 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 Zebstrika?
In 2026, a Near Mint Zebstrika (Rare, SM - Lost Thunder #82/214) changes hands at roughly $2.88, 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 $2.88, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.20. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $2.88, Lightly Played $2.35, Moderately Played $1.92, Heavily Played $1.45, Damaged $1.20 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Zebstrika is valued near $125.95 — about 44x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Zebstrika: 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) Zebstrika sits around $125.95 — roughly 44x 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 $10.60 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.05 | $3.05 | $3.05 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $125.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.35 | $2.35 | $2.35 | 56 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.92 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.88 | $2.88 | $2.88 | 126 |
Collector Outlook for Zebstrika
Zebstrika holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Zebstrika on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
