Zapdos #42
As card #42 in Evolutions, Zapdos is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $7.46 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 #42 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Zapdos at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €7.49.
- Evolutions, XY series, 2016.
- Trades around $7.46 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €7.82 (7d), €8.33 (30d).
- Rare rarity.
Zapdos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.87
- Mid
- $6.60
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $6.59
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Zapdos #42
Printed as #42 in Evolutions, Zapdos belongs to the XY series and dates to 2016. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 110 HP, printed as Basic.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $7.46, with listings from $3.87 to —.
“One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.”
Printed flavour text on the Evolutions #42 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Evolutions
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #42 / 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #145
- Released
- 2016/11/02
Zapdos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder
This Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Zapdos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zapdos #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($7.46), Holofoil ($6.57) — 2 versions in total.
At $7.46 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $7.46 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Zapdos at a trend of €7.49, an average sold price of €8.01 and a near-mint floor of €0.99.
Zapdos price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €7.82, 6.1% below the 30-day average of €8.33.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €7.49.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Zapdos, with a recorded low of $6.99 and high of $8.07; current value is at 44% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 10.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 9.2% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 $7.46 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $6.17 via eBay's default tier, $6.21 on TCGplayer, $6.74 on Cardmarket, $6.35 on Whatnot and $7.46 selling directly — a $1.29 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 #42.
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 #42 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Zapdos #42.
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 $7.46 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.9% 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 Evolutions
Zapdos ranks #27 of 33 tracked Evolutions cards by market value, against a set median of $11.42.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 21%.
The set's top card is M Charizard EX (#101), valued at $124.59.
What makes Zapdos valuable
- Zapdos is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Zapdos appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Its Lightning typing means Zapdos has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Zapdos is a modern-era card (2016); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Buying & selling Zapdos
- Bulk lots of Zapdos can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Evolutions was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Zapdos, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Zapdos has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.82 and €8.33) to time entries and exits.
Zapdos value questions
What is Zapdos #42 worth?
Zapdos trades near $7.46 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $3.87–—; Cardmarket shows €7.49.
Is Zapdos a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Zapdos rare?
Zapdos is a Rare card from Evolutions (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Zapdos?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($7.46), Holofoil ($6.57). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Zapdos?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.46. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Zapdos's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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