Zekrom (M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck 007/018) STANDARD PSA 10
XYD · Japanese Print · Card #007
Japanese name: ゼクロム
Currently Sourcing from Japan
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Japanese version
PrimaryNo Japanese slabs in stock yet
We source Japanese PSA 10 copies separately — typical turnaround 7–14 days once someone requests this language.
Card Background & Set Context
The XYD M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck released on 14 March 2015 alongside the Emerald Break (XY5) expansion in Japan (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). It is a Japan-exclusive 60-card preconstructed Standard deck centered on Mega Rayquaza-EX (006/018) and the Dragon-type, with Zekrom (007/018) included as a 3-of supporting attacker. The deck-exclusive numbering 001/018 to 018/018 covers 18 unique cards, none of which were available in booster packs. Mega Evolution as a TCG mechanic launched in the XY-era (2014) and was retired with the Sun & Moon transition in 2017 — the mechanic stayed dormant in the main TCG line for nearly a decade. Renewed collector interest in XY-era Mega Evolution products coincides with the Pokemon Legends: Z-A game cycle, which revisits Mega Evolution as a core mechanic. That narrative tailwind reaches XYD deck cards because the deck was the flagship Mega Rayquaza product of the original Mega era.
Investment Analysis
Confirmed data: PSA 10 last trade $220.15 USD (Poke10 live Japan index, accessed 2026-05-08). Raw NM, PSA 9, and PSA-graded population numbers are not currently published in a verifiable source — Poke10 does not estimate prices it cannot cite. Structural thesis without fabricated multipliers: XYD M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck was a single-print Japan-exclusive product (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09); the deck contained only 18 unique cards across one print run; once original sealed inventory was consumed at Japanese retail in 2015-2016, no reprint of the deck has been recorded in any Pokemon Company release notice we have verified. Deck cards are historically thinly graded because most copies were played, sleeved, or discarded. That structural scarcity, combined with renewed Mega Evolution interest tied to Pokemon Legends: Z-A (2025-2026 game cycle, separately confirmed via Pokemon Company press), is the most defensible reason a non-holo deck Dragon at $220 PSA 10 makes sense. We do not publish a target price without raw and PSA 9 floor data — track Poke10 Japan index for live updates.
Risks to Watch
Risk one: data thinness — only the PSA 10 trade price is confirmed; raw, PSA 9, and PSA population are not published in sources we trust, so any thesis carrying this card has wider error bars than fully-data-covered cards like Moonbreon. Risk two: deck-card pop inflation — once a non-holo deck card crosses a price threshold, PSA submissions accelerate quickly because grading cost is small relative to slab value, and population can inflate faster than booster-pack chase cards. Risk three: Mega Evolution narrative dependency — pricing partly leans on Pokemon Legends: Z-A re-igniting Mega Evolution interest; if that narrative cools or Pokemon Company reprints XY-era Mega products to capture demand, supply pressure could reset the floor. Risk four: JPY/USD rate — index quoted in USD, trims if JPY strengthens. Risk five: liquidity — PSA 10 30-day volume is reported as 0, meaning the $220.15 last trade may not repeat at that exact level on the next sale either direction.
Global Market Comparison
No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.
Card Background & Set Context
The XYD M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck released on 14 March 2015 alongside the Emerald Break (XY5) expansion in Japan (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). It is a Japan-exclusive 60-card preconstructed Standard deck centered on Mega Rayquaza-EX (006/018) and the Dragon-type, with Zekrom (007/018) included as a 3-of supporting attacker. The deck-exclusive numbering 001/018 to 018/018 covers 18 unique cards, none of which were available in booster packs. Mega Evolution as a TCG mechanic launched in the XY-era (2014) and was retired with the Sun & Moon transition in 2017 — the mechanic stayed dormant in the main TCG line for nearly a decade. Renewed collector interest in XY-era Mega Evolution products coincides with the Pokemon Legends: Z-A game cycle, which revisits Mega Evolution as a core mechanic. That narrative tailwind reaches XYD deck cards because the deck was the flagship Mega Rayquaza product of the original Mega era.
Investment Analysis
Confirmed data: PSA 10 last trade $220.15 USD (Poke10 live Japan index, accessed 2026-05-08). Raw NM, PSA 9, and PSA-graded population numbers are not currently published in a verifiable source — Poke10 does not estimate prices it cannot cite. Structural thesis without fabricated multipliers: XYD M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck was a single-print Japan-exclusive product (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09); the deck contained only 18 unique cards across one print run; once original sealed inventory was consumed at Japanese retail in 2015-2016, no reprint of the deck has been recorded in any Pokemon Company release notice we have verified. Deck cards are historically thinly graded because most copies were played, sleeved, or discarded. That structural scarcity, combined with renewed Mega Evolution interest tied to Pokemon Legends: Z-A (2025-2026 game cycle, separately confirmed via Pokemon Company press), is the most defensible reason a non-holo deck Dragon at $220 PSA 10 makes sense. We do not publish a target price without raw and PSA 9 floor data — track Poke10 Japan index for live updates.
Japanese vs English & Variants
No alternate-rarity, Pokemon Center stamped, or promo variants of Zekrom 007/018 from the M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck have been catalogued in the sources we verified (Serebii, Bulbapedia, TCG Collector listing, accessed 2026-05-09). The card is a single-print deck-exclusive. There is no English-language counterpart — the deck did not release outside Japan. Zekrom appears in many other Pokemon TCG sets across multiple eras (Black & White, Legendary Treasures, Generations, etc.), but those are separate cards with their own art, numbering, and pricing. The XYD 007/018 print is uniquely identified by the 'XYD' set symbol and the 18-card Mega Battle Deck context.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Authentication for deck-exclusive non-holo cards focuses on print and stock signals rather than holo-foil signatures. Verify: (1) XYD set symbol bottom-right of the card art frame matches the Mega Battle Deck symbol catalogued on Serebii and Bulbapedia. (2) Card numbering reads '007/018' in the bottom-right info bar — any other denominator indicates a different Zekrom print, not this card. (3) Card stock is standard 2015-era Japanese Pokemon TCG weight (approximately 1.7-1.8g, though we do not publish a tighter range without a verified scale reference). (4) Reverse side carries the standard Japanese Pokemon card back (red Pokeball) consistent with 2015 Japanese print runs. (5) Illustrator credit at the bottom-left of the art window — cross-check against the Serebii card detail page when in doubt. Always verify PSA cert via PSA online lookup before purchase. Counterfeit risk for non-holo deck commons is historically lower than for holo chase cards but not zero, especially as the price has risen.
Risks to Watch
Risk one: data thinness — only the PSA 10 trade price is confirmed; raw, PSA 9, and PSA population are not published in sources we trust, so any thesis carrying this card has wider error bars than fully-data-covered cards like Moonbreon. Risk two: deck-card pop inflation — once a non-holo deck card crosses a price threshold, PSA submissions accelerate quickly because grading cost is small relative to slab value, and population can inflate faster than booster-pack chase cards. Risk three: Mega Evolution narrative dependency — pricing partly leans on Pokemon Legends: Z-A re-igniting Mega Evolution interest; if that narrative cools or Pokemon Company reprints XY-era Mega products to capture demand, supply pressure could reset the floor. Risk four: JPY/USD rate — index quoted in USD, trims if JPY strengthens. Risk five: liquidity — PSA 10 30-day volume is reported as 0, meaning the $220.15 last trade may not repeat at that exact level on the next sale either direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current PSA 10 price for Zekrom XYD 007/018?
Zekrom 007/018 from the XYD M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck PSA 10 trades $220.15 USD on Poke10's live Japan index, accessed 2026-05-08. 30-day PSA 10 volume is 0, so the next trade may settle at a different level.
What set is XYD?
XYD is the Japan-exclusive M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck, an 18-card preconstructed Standard deck released on 14 March 2015 alongside the Emerald Break (XY5) expansion (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). The deck was sold only at Japanese retail.
Was XYD 007 Zekrom released in English?
No. The M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck and its 18 cards were Japan-only. There is no English-language counterpart to Zekrom 007/018 from this specific product.
What are the card stats for Zekrom 007/018?
Dragon-type, 130 HP. Attack 1: Energy Stream — attach a Basic Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokemon. Attack 2: Electric Ball (R/L/L/C) — 100 damage. Weakness Fairy x2, Retreat Cost 2 (Serebii M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck card 007, accessed 2026-05-09).
How many Zekrom 007/018 PSA 10 exist?
PSA population data for this specific deck variant has not been published in a source Poke10 has verified. Poke10 will track the census once first slabs are publicly catalogued. We do not publish a fabricated pop estimate.
Why is a non-holo deck card priced at $220 PSA 10?
Three structural reasons supported by verified data: the card is single-print Japan-exclusive (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09); deck-exclusive cards historically have low PSA submission rates because most copies were played or stored unsleeved; and Mega Evolution interest is rising with the Pokemon Legends: Z-A game cycle, which raises collector demand for original Mega-era products. We do not publish a target price beyond the live index.
Is the XYD M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck still being printed?
No reprint of the M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck has been recorded in the sources we verified (Bulbapedia, Serebii, accessed 2026-05-09). The deck was a single-print 2015 Japanese retail product.
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Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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