Zapdos Evolutions #42
Zapdos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Evolutions (#42), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 110 HP. Its current blended market value is $6.05 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $169 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 28× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 7 sold$169$143–$194 | |
| PSA 9 | 28 sold$25$21–$29 | |
| PSA 8 | 8 sold$15$13–$17 | |
| PSA 7 | 6 sold$9$8–$10 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.68 grading fee → 27.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $168.50 | $71.68 | +$91 | 27.9× |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | $70.24 | −$51 | 4.1× |
| PSA 8 | $14.87 | $70.14 | −$61 | 2.5× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 2,110 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 16.2% | $169.00 |
| PSA 9 | 55.8% | $25.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 28% | $6.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
167% spreadCurrently 167% cheaper on PriceCharting than Cardmarket. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
“One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.”
About the Pokémon
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Card details
Other Zapdos cards
There are 9 different Zapdos printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Evolutions #42 (Rare Holo).
More from Evolutions
Frequently asked questions
How much is Zapdos (Evolutions #42) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Zapdos from Evolutions is worth approximately $6.05 ungraded (near-mint), and around $169 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Zapdos?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Zapdos from Evolutions is worth around $169 — roughly 28× the raw ungraded value of $6.05.
Should I grade my Zapdos?
A PSA 10 sells for about $169 versus $6.05 raw — roughly a 28× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Zapdos rare?
Zapdos is a Rare Holo card from Evolutions (card #42), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $6.05 ungraded.