Zapdos #19
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertZapdos #19 sits in the Legendary Collection series and carries a live market value of $46.77, 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.
Demand for Zapdos #19 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Zapdos at a glance
- Legendary Collection, Legendary Collection series, 2002.
- Live market value $46.77 for the Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €174.96 (7d), €50.14 (30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €102.55 (EUR).
Zapdos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos #19.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $36.45
- Mid
- $49.44
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Zapdos a good deal?
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About Zapdos #19
Legendary Collection placed Zapdos at #19; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2002 within the Legendary Collection series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Basic.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $46.77, with listings from $36.45 to —.
“A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear from clouds while wielding enormous lightning bolts.”
Printed flavour text on the Legendary Collection #19 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Legendary Collection
- Series
- Legendary Collection
- Number
- #19 / 110
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #145
- Released
- 2002/05/24
Zapdos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos #19 — 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 #19.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($46.77).
A $46.77 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $46.77 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €102.55, with an average sold price of €325.50 and a lowest near-mint ask of €5.00.
Zapdos price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €174.96, 248.9% above the 30-day average of €50.14.
Latest daily average €41.80 against a trend price of €102.55.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Zapdos, with a recorded low of $45.94 and high of $443.99; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 42.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 89.7%.
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 $46.77 nets roughly $40.27 on eBay, $40.51 on TCGplayer, $44.08 via Cardmarket, $41.37 on Whatnot or $46.77 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.50.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Zapdos #19.
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 #19 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 $46.77 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $61.73 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $92.75 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $14.43 (16.6% 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 Legendary Collection
Within Legendary Collection it is the #16 most valuable of 44 tracked cards; the set median is $14.42.
That is 224% above the middle of the set — a top-66% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#3), valued at $899.99.
What makes Zapdos valuable
- Zapdos dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its Lightning typing means Zapdos has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $46.77 with steady supply, Zapdos sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Zapdos
- 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 (€174.96 and €50.14) to time entries and exits.
- 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.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $46.77 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Zapdos value questions
What is Zapdos #19 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $46.77 (low $36.45, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €102.55.
Is Zapdos a good investment?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (248.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Zapdos?
Zapdos is a Rare card from Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection series, 2002). 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 ($46.77). 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 $46.77. 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 Legendary Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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