Zapdos ex #202
📉 Dip AlertAs card #202 in 151, Zapdos ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card worth about $78.16 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Zapdos ex #202 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Zapdos ex at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €120.59 (EUR).
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare.
- 151, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Recent averages: €123.61 (7d), €118.49 (30d).
- Trades around $78.16 on TCGplayer.
Zapdos ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos ex #202.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $72.17
- Mid
- $88.82
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Zapdos ex a good deal?
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About Zapdos ex #202
151 placed Zapdos ex at #202; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2023 within the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 200 HP, printed as Basic, ex.
The card is illustrated by Shiburingaru and currently trades at $78.16 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $72.17 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #202 / 165
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Shiburingaru
- HP
- 200
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic, ex
- Pokédex
- #145
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Zapdos ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos ex #202 — the playability layer behind the price.
Voltaic Float
If this Pokémon has any {L} Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
Multishot Lightning
This attack also does 90 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Voltaic Float
- Attacks
- 1
Zapdos ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zapdos ex #202.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $78.16.
A $78.16 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $78.16 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Zapdos ex trends at €120.59 on Cardmarket (avg sold €112.42, lowest NM €45.00).
Zapdos ex price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €123.61, 4.3% above the 30-day average of €118.49.
Latest daily average €94.29 against a trend price of €120.59.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Zapdos ex, with a recorded low of $78.16 and high of $83.27; current value is at 0% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.8% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 6.1%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Zapdos ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $78.16 market translates to a net of about $67.50 (eBay), $67.89 (TCGplayer), $73.90 (Cardmarket), $69.34 (Whatnot) or $78.16 (direct). That $10.66 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a special illustration rare card, Zapdos ex sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Zapdos ex #202.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Zapdos ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Zapdos ex #202 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Zapdos ex #202.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $78.16 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $164.00 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $28.00. You need a graded sale of $124.14 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $64.60 (54.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Zapdos ex within 151
Zapdos ex ranks #6 of 40 tracked 151 cards by market value, against a set median of $17.01.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 88%.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Zapdos ex valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Zapdos ex has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- As a Special Illustration Rare, Zapdos ex sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Artwork by Shiburingaru is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- A $78.16 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Contemporary-era cards like Zapdos ex (2023) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
Buying & selling Zapdos ex
- 151 was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Zapdos ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Zapdos ex can realise well above the $72.17 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€123.61 and €118.49) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Zapdos ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Zapdos ex value questions
How much is Zapdos ex worth?
Zapdos ex trades near $78.16 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $72.17–—; Cardmarket shows €120.59.
Is Zapdos ex a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Special Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Zapdos ex rare?
Zapdos ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Zapdos ex have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($78.16). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Zapdos ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $78.16. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Zapdos ex cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Shiburingaru also matters to collector demand.
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