Top 10 Cards from Black Bolt

Stew @ PokéPortal
Jul 21
3 min read

Black Bolt set launched on July 18th and has already made waves in the collector community. With stunning full arts, competitive powerhouses, and jaw-dropping prices for high-grade copies, this set is packed with heavy hitters. Whether you’re looking to collect, invest, or build a top-tier deck, here are the top 10 cards from Black Bolt —counting down from #10 to #1!

All prices are listed in GBP (£) and reflect recent data from PriceCharting for raw (ungraded), graded 9, and graded 10 copies.

10 – Excadrill ex (#168)

🪙 Raw Price: £36.70
💎 Graded 9: £77.06
💯 Graded 10: £293.78

Kicking off our list is the ground-shattering Excadrill ex, a Steel-type EX with aggressive stats and beautiful alt art. Its raw value is fairly modest, but PSA 10s are fetching nearly £300—clearly a favorite among collectors.

9 – Seismitoad (#105)

🪙 Raw Price: £46.63
💎 Graded 9: £67.25
💯 Graded 10: £255.55

This card’s surprise appearance in the top 10 may catch some off guard, but with strong fan appeal and a clean holo design, Seismitoad is clearly making waves—especially in mint condition.

What makes it even more special? The artwork is by Shibuzoh., the same artist behind the iconic Giratina V Alternate Art from Sword & Shield – Lost Origin. That signature bold, graphic style is on full display here, making Seismitoad not just a valuable card, but a mini art piece in its own right.

8 – Meloetta ex (#167)

🪙 Raw Price: £56.26
💎 Graded 9: £77.60
💯 Graded 10: £296.05

Meloetta’s graceful presence and psychic energy swirl artwork give it strong visual appeal. Its value in top condition is just shy of £300, showing serious growth potential.

7 – Serperior ex (#164)

🪙 Raw Price: £59.43
💎 Graded 9: £117.23
💯 Graded 10: £450.48

This elegant Grass-type EX card is climbing the ranks fast. The leap in value between raw and PSA 10 shows that collectors are seeking perfection when it comes to Serperior.

6 – Genesect ex (#169)

🪙 Raw Price: £65.21
💎 Graded 9: £93.37
💯 Graded 10: £357.43

Futuristic and fierce, Genesect ex combines fan-favorite status with incredible card art. A great mid-tier pickup for collectors looking to invest.

5 – N's Plan (#170)

🪙 Raw Price: £66.99
💎 Graded: N/A
💯 Graded: N/A

This full-art Trainer card featuring the beloved N brings nostalgia and strategy together. While no graded prices are available yet, its raw price already pushes it into the top 5—a likely candidate for future grading premiums.

4 – Kyurem ex (#165)

🪙 Raw Price: £91.29
💎 Graded 9: £147.06
💯 Graded 10: £566.80

Kyurem ex is a powerhouse card that blends icy artwork with legendary status. With PSA 10s reaching over £550, this one’s a key highlight in the Black Bolt set.

3 – Zekrom ex (#166)

🪙 Raw Price: £241.95
💎 Graded 9: £341.55
💯 Graded 10: £1,325.37

Zekrom storms into the top 3 with raw prices already over £240 and graded 10 copies topping £1,300. This EX version is clearly a centerpiece of the set, both visually and financially.

2 – Victini (#171)

🪙 Raw Price: £324.93
💎 Graded: N/A
💯 Graded: N/A

This rare and radiant Victini sits near the top despite no grading data yet. Its high raw price suggests extreme scarcity or demand—and once graded sales surface, we may see its value rocket even higher.

1 – Zekrom ex (#172)

🪙 Raw Price: £411.74
💎 Graded 9: £675.66
💯 Graded 10: £810.81

Taking the crown is another electrifying entry for Zekrom, this time in the form of card #172. With the highest raw value and massive demand in both collector and competitive circles, this is the undisputed chase card of the Black Bolt set.

💬 Final Thoughts

The Black Bolt set is a modern collector’s dream, featuring iconic Legendaries, stunning EX designs, and a few under-the-radar hits like Seismitoad.

Whether you’re hunting raw deals or PSA 10 perfection, this set is already proving to be one of 2025’s highlights.

What’s your favorite pull from Black Bolt?

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