Zapdos #SM159
Zapdos #SM159 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $17.83, 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 #SM159. Sell on your own schedule.
Zapdos at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Trades around $17.83 on TCGplayer.
- SM Black Star Promos, Sun & Moon series, 2017.
Zapdos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos #SM159.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.25
- Mid
- $19.99
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Zapdos #SM159
Zapdos is the #SM159 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 110 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Misa Tsutsui illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $17.83, with listings from $13.25 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM159 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Misa Tsutsui
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Zapdos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos #SM159 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunderous Assault
If this Pokémon was on the Bench and became your Active Pokémon this turn, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Zapdos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zapdos #SM159.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $17.83.
At $17.83 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $17.83 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.
Zapdos has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $17.83 to $17.83; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% 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.
The $17.83 market translates to a net of about $15.17 (eBay), $15.26 (TCGplayer), $16.59 (Cardmarket), $15.59 (Whatnot) or $17.83 (direct). That $2.66 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Zapdos 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 #SM159.
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 #SM159 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Zapdos #SM159.
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 $17.83 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 $63.80 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-33.8% 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 #78 most valuable of 164 tracked cards; the set median is $17.55.
That is 2% above the middle of the set — a top-53% position.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Zapdos valuable
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Misa Tsutsui is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Zapdos is a Lightning card with 110 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Zapdos
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Zapdos has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $17.83 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Zapdos, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Zapdos can realise well above the $13.25 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $17.83 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Zapdos value questions
What is the value of Zapdos?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $17.83 (low $13.25, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Zapdos?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Zapdos rare?
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.
What print variants exist for Zapdos?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($17.83). 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 $17.83. 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 cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Misa Tsutsui also matters to collector demand.
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