Zapdos SM Black Star Promos #SM159
Zapdos is a Promo Pokémon card from SM Black Star Promos (#SM159), illustrated by Misa Tsutsui. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 110 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $17.31 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $493 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 29× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 5 sold$493$419–$568 | |
| PSA 9 | 4 sold$132$112–$151 | |
| PSA 8 | 3 sold$36$31–$42 |
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.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$74.92 grading fee → 28.5× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $493.48 | $74.92 | +$401 | 28.5× |
| PSA 9 | $131.66 | $71.31 | +$43 | 7.6× |
| PSA 8 | $36.28 | $70.35 | −$51 | 2.1× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 238 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 10.1% | $493.00 |
| PSA 9 | 55.5% | $132.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 34.5% | $17.00 |
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
40% spreadCurrently 40% cheaper on TCGplayer 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
“A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.”
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 SM Black Star Promos #SM159 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Zapdos (SM Black Star Promos #SM159) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Zapdos from SM Black Star Promos is worth approximately $17.31 ungraded (near-mint), and around $493 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 SM Black Star Promos is worth around $493 — roughly 29× the raw ungraded value of $17.31.
Should I grade my Zapdos?
A PSA 10 sells for about $493 versus $17.31 raw — roughly a 29× 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 Promo card from SM Black Star Promos (card #SM159), illustrated by Misa Tsutsui. Its current blended market value is $17.31 ungraded.