Zekrom – Celebrations (#10)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Zekrom (#10) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Aya Kusube and the Field Crush attack (30 damage), If your opponent has a Stadium in play, discard it.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.16, Cardmarket average sale is €0.09, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.11
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations
- Card Number
- 10
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Aya Kusube
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Field Crush
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
If your opponent has a Stadium in play, discard it. -
White Thunder
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 80+
If Reshiram is on your Bench, this attack does 80 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Zekrom from Celebrations (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Aya Kusube.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Zekrom 10 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Zekrom's Field Crush deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: If your opponent has a Stadium in play, discard it.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations #10 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.16 |
�📦 Celebrations Set Context
This Zekrom is part of the Celebrations expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Aya Kusube, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Zekrom card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Celebrations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Aya Kusube resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Celebrations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Zekrom 10 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Aya Kusube. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celebrations represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Zekrom with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Zekrom card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Zekrom works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.