How rare is Genesect ex in Black Bolt?

About 1 in 560 packs contain it, assuming every Special Illustration Rare is equally likely. Open 388 packs for an even chance, or 1,289 for a 90% chance.

How much is Genesect ex (169/086) worth?

About $38.44 ungraded, at TCGplayer market prices on Nov 7, 2026. That's down 1% since Nov 3, 2026.

How much is the Genesect ex SIR worth?

The Genesect ex Special Illustration Rare from Black Bolt (169/086) sells for about $38.44 at TCGplayer market prices on Nov 7, 2026.

Is it cheaper to buy Genesect ex or open packs for it?

Buying the single is cheaper: opening packs for it costs about 200.3× its price on average. At $13.75 a pack (today's market price for a pack), you'd spend about $7,700 on average to pull it.

What does Genesect ex do?

Genesect ex is a Metal-type Basic Pokémon ex with 220 HP. Its Ability, Metallic Signal: Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Evolution Metal Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. Its attack Protect Charge costs 3 Energy and does 150 damage: During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Who illustrated Genesect ex (169/086)?

kantaro illustrated Genesect ex for Black Bolt.

Black Bolt · Special Illustration Rare

Genesect ex 169/086

Genesect ex (169/086) is a Special Illustration Rare from Black Bolt, released Jul 18, 2025. It sells for about $38.44 (TCGplayer market price, Nov 7, 2026, ungraded Near Mint). The other Genesect ex cards in Black Bolt are 067/086 (Double Rare, about $0.73) and 161/086 (Ultra Rare, about $1.72). About 1 in 560 packs contain this exact card. Buying the single is cheaper: opening packs for it costs about 200.3× its price on average.

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$38.44Market priceNov 7, 2026
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Card details

Genesect ex is a Metal-type Basic Pokémon ex with 220 HP, illustrated by kantaro.

AbilityMetallic Signal

Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Evolution Metal Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Protect Charge150

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Card type: Basic Pokémon ex
HP: 220
Type: Metal
Weakness: ×2
Resistance: -30
Retreat cost
Illustrator: kantaro
Card number: 169/086
Regulation mark: I
National Pokédex: #649

Your odds of pulling Genesect ex

Chance of at least one copy, assuming every Special Illustration Rare in the set is equally likely.

How we measured →

Product	Packs	Chance	Market price
1 pack	1	<1%	$13.75
Booster bundle	6	1%	$96.53
Elite Trainer Box	9	2%	$154.99

388 packs give you an even chance, and 1,289 packs a 90% chance. Allowing for sampling error, the true rate is likely between 1 in 309 and 1 in 1,129 packs. Try the how many packs calculator for other targets.

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Chasing Genesect ex

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Every pack is drawn at the measured Black Bolt pull rates. About 1 in 560 packs has Genesect ex.

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Open packs or buy the single?

Buy the single$38.44

Open packs for it, on average$7,700

Buying the single is cheaper: opening packs for it costs about 200.3× its price on average. That's 560 packs at $13.75 (today's market price for a pack). The open-or-buy calculator counts the value of everything else you'd pull.

Price history

Daily TCGplayer market price since Nov 3, 2026.

$38.44−0.8%Nov 6, 2026 · since Nov 3, 2026

Poké Life · poke-life.comTCGplayer market price, recorded daily

Other Genesect ex cards

#161 · Ultra Rare$1.72

Quick answers

How rare is Genesect ex in Black Bolt?: About 1 in 560 packs contain it, assuming every Special Illustration Rare is equally likely. Open 388 packs for an even chance, or 1,289 for a 90% chance.
How much is Genesect ex (169/086) worth?: About $38.44 ungraded, at TCGplayer market prices on Nov 7, 2026. That's down 1% since Nov 3, 2026.
How much is the Genesect ex SIR worth?: The Genesect ex Special Illustration Rare from Black Bolt (169/086) sells for about $38.44 at TCGplayer market prices on Nov 7, 2026.
Is it cheaper to buy Genesect ex or open packs for it?: Buying the single is cheaper: opening packs for it costs about 200.3× its price on average. At $13.75 a pack (today's market price for a pack), you'd spend about $7,700 on average to pull it.
What does Genesect ex do?: Genesect ex is a Metal-type Basic Pokémon ex with 220 HP. Its Ability, Metallic Signal: Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Evolution Metal Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. Its attack Protect Charge costs 3 Energy and does 150 damage: During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Who illustrated Genesect ex (169/086)?: kantaro illustrated Genesect ex for Black Bolt.
What other Genesect ex cards are in Black Bolt?: #161 (Ultra Rare, $1.72).

Prices: Scrydex, Nov 7, 2026. Card images are shown for identification. Card text: pokemontcg.io, Nov 7, 2026. Pull rates come from the verified openings on our Black Bolt page.