Black BoltJPN
Set market cap
326 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Black Bolt
The top 10 cards are 46% of the set’s $1,821.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Zekrom ex | #174 | Black White Rare | $303.56 | $610.47 |
| 2 |  Zekrom ex | #169 | Special Art Rare | $182.17 | $210.55 |
| 3 |  Seismitoad | #109 | Art Rare | $83.79 | $141.81 |
| 4 |  N's Plot | #173 | Special Art Rare | $59.27 | $97.00 |
| 5 |  Kyurem ex | #168 | Special Art Rare | $42.94 | $80.50 |
| 6 |  Victini - 012/086 | #12 | Rare | $42.15 | $163.72 |
| 7 |  Serperior ex | #167 | Special Art Rare | $40.03 | $48.14 |
| 8 |  Meloetta ex | #170 | Special Art Rare | $29.17 | $49.65 |
| 9 |  Dwebble | #135 | Art Rare | $27.43 | $75.68 |
| 10 |  Genesect ex | #172 | Special Art Rare | $25.49 | $53.48 |
How Black Bolt is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which Black Bolt cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Zekrom ex #174raw $303.56 → PSA 10 $610.47 2×EV +$218.90Victini - 012/086 #12raw $42.15 → PSA 10 $163.72 3.9×EV +$74.85
Maractus - 008/086 #8raw $23.00 → PSA 10 $130.05 5.7×EV +$66.98
Pidove #153raw $19.66 → PSA 10 $90.00 4.6×EV +$36.90
Amoonguss - 011/086 #11raw $16.13 → PSA 10 $100.07 6.2×EV +$50.90
Snivy #87raw $14.66 → PSA 10 $71.93 4.9×EV +$26.51Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Kyurem ex #168raw $42.94 → PSA 10 $80.50 1.9×EV +$9.31Dwebble #135raw $27.43 → PSA 10 $75.68 2.8×EV +$14.63Genesect ex #172raw $25.49 → PSA 10 $53.48 2.1×EV +$0.81
Darmanitan - 014/086 #14raw $17.97 → PSA 10 $59.99 3.3×EV +$4.32
Lilligant #92raw $17.60 → PSA 10 $62.50 3.6×EV +$12.37
Victini #97raw $17.54 → PSA 10 $67.69 3.9×EV +$18.52Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Black Bolt
Creators on Black Bolt
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Black Bolt cards
This set has 2 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
All cards 326
Most valuable cards in Black Bolt
- Zekrom ex #174 — $303.56
- Zekrom ex #169 — $182.17
- Seismitoad #109 — $83.79
- N's Plot #173 — $59.27
- Kyurem ex #168 — $42.94
- Serperior ex #167 — $40.03
- Meloetta ex #170 — $29.17
- Dwebble #135 — $27.43
- Genesect ex #172 — $25.49
- Solosis #123 — $21.03
About Black Bolt (Japanese)
Black Bolt (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 2025-06-06. The set contains 326 cards — 86 in the base set plus 240 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,738.82, with Zekrom ex #174 as the most valuable card at $303.56. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Black Bolt (Japanese) — FAQ
How many cards are in Black Bolt (Japanese)?
Black Bolt (Japanese) contains 326 cards — 86 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Black Bolt (Japanese)?
Zekrom ex #174 at $303.56, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Black Bolt (Japanese) set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,738.82 at market prices.
When was Black Bolt (Japanese) released?
Black Bolt (Japanese) was released on 2025-06-06.