Zekrom, BW Black Star Promos BW005/101, promo

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Zekrom

BW Black Star Promos BW005/101 • promo

Set: BW Black Star Promos
Number: BW005/101
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2011
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $8.60
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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What it's worth

$8.60market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$6.51 – $8.77 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As the first legendary Pokémon of the fifth generation to grace a Black Star Promo, this card marks the introduction of the Unova region to the trading card game. Its striking holographic artwork and status as an early release in the Black & White era make it a classic centerpiece for collectors documenting the debut of modern game mechanics.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyOutrage20+

Does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyBolt Strike120

This Pokémon does 40 damage to itself.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2011 as part of the Black & White Black Star Promos series, this card was produced to coincide with the introduction of the fifth generation of Pokémon. The card was distributed in the Zekrom Box, a retail package designed to highlight the legendary Dragon/Electric-type mascot of the Pokémon White video game, marking a significant shift in the game's art direction and card layout for the new generation.

The card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, a creative studio frequently commissioned by The Pokémon Company to provide clean, high-impact illustrations for promotional releases. By utilizing the 3D-style rendering characteristic of the era, the design aimed to emphasize Zekrom's formidable presence and mechanical aesthetic, which was received positively by players eager to integrate the new legendary creatures into the established trading card game meta.

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About Zekrom

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