Zapdos #16
📉 Dip AlertAs card #16 in Base Set, Zapdos is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $50.27 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.
Zapdos #16 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Zapdos at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €42.10.
- Set: Base Set (Base, 1999).
- Live market value $50.27 for the Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend -14.7% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
Zapdos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos #16.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $26.00
- Mid
- $38.52
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Zapdos a good deal?
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About Zapdos #16
Card #16 of Base Set is Zapdos, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Base series (1999). A Lightning-type (90 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $50.27, with listings from $26.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #16 / 102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/01/09
Zapdos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos #16 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos in order to use this attack.
Battle stats
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Zapdos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zapdos #16.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $50.27.
At $50.27, Zapdos draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $50.27 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Zapdos trends at €42.10 on Cardmarket (avg sold €39.46, lowest NM €4.00).
Zapdos price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €31.47, 14.7% below the 30-day average of €36.88.
The most recent 24-hour average is €14.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €42.10.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Zapdos, with a recorded low of $47.91 and high of $50.27; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $50.27 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $43.31 via eBay's default tier, $43.56 on TCGplayer, $47.41 on Cardmarket, $44.49 on Whatnot and $50.27 selling directly — a $6.96 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Zapdos #16.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Zapdos #16 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $50.27 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $91.21 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $3.74. You need a graded sale of $96.24 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $29.42 (32.6% 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 within Base Set
Zapdos ranks #9 of 32 tracked Base Set cards by market value, against a set median of $15.19.
It sits in the top 75% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $954.65.
What makes Zapdos valuable
- Vintage (1999) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- A $50.27 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Rare rarity, Zapdos is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Zapdos is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Zapdos
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€31.47 and €36.88) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $50.27 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Zapdos, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Base Set was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Zapdos can realise well above the $26.00 low end.
Zapdos value questions
What is the value of Zapdos?
The current TCGplayer market value is $50.27 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $26.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €42.10.
Is Zapdos a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Zapdos?
Zapdos is a Rare card from Base Set (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Zapdos are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($50.27). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Zapdos?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $50.27. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Zapdos?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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