Zapdos #SM145
Zapdos #SM145 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $14.24, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Zapdos #SM145. Sell on your own schedule.
Zapdos at a glance
- Trades around $14.24 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon), released 2017.
Zapdos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos #SM145.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.50
- Mid
- $13.46
- High
- —
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About Zapdos #SM145
Zapdos is the #SM145 of 248 card in SM Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon series. The card carries 120 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Hitoshi Ariga; the Holofoil printing sits around $14.24, spanning $6.50–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM145 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hitoshi Ariga
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Zapdos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos #SM145 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Shock
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Drill Peck
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Zapdos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zapdos #SM145.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $14.24.
$14.24 gives Zapdos real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $14.24 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Zapdos, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Zapdos price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Zapdos, with a recorded low of $13.64 and high of $14.24; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 3.6%.
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?
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Selling Zapdos at $14.24 nets roughly $12.05 on eBay, $12.12 on TCGplayer, $13.18 via Cardmarket, $12.39 on Whatnot or $14.24 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.19.
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
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Should you grade Zapdos?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Zapdos #SM145 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 $14.24 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 $60.22 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.4% 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 SM Black Star Promos
Within SM Black Star Promos it is the #98 most valuable of 164 tracked cards; the set median is $17.55.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 41%.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Zapdos valuable
- Hitoshi Ariga illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Lightning typing means Zapdos has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Zapdos is a modern-era card (2017); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Zapdos
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Zapdos has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Zapdos can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Zapdos, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Zapdos value questions
What is the value of Zapdos?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $14.24 (low $6.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Zapdos?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Zapdos?
Zapdos is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). 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 ($14.24). 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 $14.24. 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 modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga also matters to collector demand.
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