Zapdos Base #16
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Zapdos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Base (#16), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP. Its current blended market value is $185.00 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $2,307 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 12× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 65 | 2 sold$2,307$1,961–$2,654 | |
| PSA 9pop 545 | 5 sold$230$196–$265 | |
| PSA 8pop 741 | 10 sold$145$123–$167 | |
| PSA 7pop 616 | 14 sold$85$72–$98 | |
| PSA 4pop 260 | $83$28–$125 | |
| PSA 3pop 117 | $41$25–$50 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
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Demand & liquidity
Last sold $86 · BGS 8 · 18 Jun 2026
Population across graders
Only 2% of 3,525 PSA-graded Zapdos copies are a gem-mint 10 (65 of 3,525) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (13 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 1.8% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$1,994); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,307.47 | $128.06 | +$1,994 | 12.5× |
| PSA 9 | $230.08 | $72.29 | −$27 | 1.2× |
| PSA 8 | $145.12 | $71.44 | −$111 | 0.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 3,525 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 1.8% | $2,307.00 |
| PSA 9 | 15.5% | $230.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 82.7% | $185.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
138% spreadCurrently 138% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. 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.
Card text
“A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear from clouds while wielding enormous 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 Base #16 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Zapdos (Base #16) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Zapdos from Base is worth approximately $185.00 ungraded (near-mint), and around $2,307 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 Base is worth around $2,307 — roughly 12× the raw ungraded value of $185.00.
Should I grade my Zapdos?
A PSA 10 sells for about $2,307 versus $185.00 raw — roughly a 12× 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 Base (card #16), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $185.00 ungraded.