Zapdos #44
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertFrom Aquapolis, Zapdos (#44) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $70.69 on TCGplayer today.
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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 #44 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Zapdos at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Set: Aquapolis (E-Card, 2003).
- Cardmarket trend price €509.30.
- 7-day average €480.78; 30-day average €220.67.
- Current TCGplayer market value $70.69 (Normal).
Zapdos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos #44.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $70.98
- Mid
- $135.65
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Zapdos #44
Zapdos is the #44 of 147 card in Aquapolis, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. A Lightning-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $70.69, with listings from $70.98 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #44 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Zapdos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos #44 — the playability layer behind the price.
Anti
Lightning - You can't attach Lightning Energy cards from your hand to Zapdos.
Plasma
If there are any Energy cards in your discard pile, flip a coin. If heads attach 1 of those Energy cards to Zapdos.
Lightning Storm
Flip a coin. If tails, put 2 damage counters on Zapdos.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Anti
- Attacks
- 2
Zapdos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zapdos #44.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $70.69.
A $70.69 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $70.69 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Zapdos trends at €509.30 on Cardmarket (avg sold €525.15, lowest NM €32.90).
Zapdos price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €480.78, 117.9% above the 30-day average of €220.67.
The most recent 24-hour average is €145.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €509.30.
Zapdos has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $70.69 to $109.60; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 35.5% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 16.7% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 35.5%.
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.
Selling Zapdos at $70.69 nets roughly $61.02 on eBay, $61.38 on TCGplayer, $66.81 via Cardmarket, $62.68 on Whatnot or $70.69 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $9.67.
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 #44.
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 #44 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Zapdos #44.
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 $70.69 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $144.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $21.50. You need a graded sale of $116.67 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $55.18 (49.9% 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 Aquapolis
By market value Zapdos sits at #78 of 174 in Aquapolis (set median $63.74).
It sits in the top 56% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Zapdos valuable
- At $70.69 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Zapdos appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Zapdos is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Zapdos is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Zapdos
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $70.69 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: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€480.78 and €220.67) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Zapdos can realise well above the $70.98 low end.
Zapdos value questions
What is the value of Zapdos?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $70.69 (low $70.98, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €509.30.
Is Zapdos a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Zapdos?
Zapdos is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). 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: Normal ($70.69). 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 $70.69. 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 classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
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