Zapdos ex Nintendo Black Star Promos #33
Zapdos ex is a Promo Pokémon card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (#33), illustrated by K. Hoshiba. It's a Basic EX Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $134.99 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $549 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 4× 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.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $549$511–$1,160 | |
| PSA 8 | $250$225–$250 | |
| PSA 7 | $158$51–$250 | |
| PSA 6 | $92$31–$115 | |
| PSA 5 | $37$16–$40 | |
| PSA 3 | $15$15–$15 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Recent sales
Recent sold listings — actual sale prices, newest first.
Should you grade it?
after ~$85.48 grading fee → 4.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $548.79 | $85.48 | +$328 | 4.1× |
| PSA 8 | $249.53 | $72.49 | +$42 | 1.8× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
11% spreadCurrently 11% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. 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
10% cheaper than the USCard text
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Card details
Other Zapdos ex cards
There are 6 different Zapdos ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Nintendo Black Star Promos #33 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Zapdos ex (Nintendo Black Star Promos #33) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Zapdos ex from Nintendo Black Star Promos is worth approximately $134.99 ungraded (near-mint), and around $549 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 ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Zapdos ex from Nintendo Black Star Promos is worth around $549 — roughly 4× the raw ungraded value of $134.99.
Should I grade my Zapdos ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $549 versus $134.99 raw — roughly a 4× 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 ex rare?
Zapdos ex is a Promo card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (card #33), illustrated by K. Hoshiba. Its current blended market value is $134.99 ungraded.