Zebstrika – Boundaries Crossed (#57)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Zebstrika (#57) is a Rare Holo card from Black & White - Boundaries Crossed released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Flame Charge attack, Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.52, Cardmarket average sale is €4.00, Floor listings start near €0.23.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.52
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.22
- Recent low listing: €0.23
Card Details
- Set
- Boundaries Crossed
- Card Number
- 57
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Flame Charge
[Colorless]
Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Thunder
[Lightning, Colorless, Colorless]
— 90
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Zebstrika from Boundaries Crossed (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Zebstrika 57 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Zebstrika's Flame Charge for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Stats Overview: 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundaries Crossed #57 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $1.52 |
�📦 Boundaries Crossed Set Context
This Zebstrika is part of the Boundaries Crossed expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2012.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Zebstrika 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 Holo cards from Boundaries Crossed are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Zebstrika 57 was released in 2012 in the Boundaries Crossed expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Boundaries Crossed is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Zebstrika with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Zebstrika 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: Zebstrika works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.