Zapdos-EX #48
📉 Dip AlertAs card #48 in Plasma Storm, Zapdos-EX is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $24.17 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Zapdos-EX #48. Sell on your own schedule.
Zapdos-EX at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $24.17 for the Holofoil print.
- From Plasma Storm (Black & White), released 2013.
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Rare.
Zapdos-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos-EX #48.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $16.25
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Zapdos-EX a good deal?
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About Zapdos-EX #48
Zapdos-EX is the #48 of 135 card in Plasma Storm, a modern-era set released in 2013 as part of the Black & White series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 170 HP, printed as EX.
Artwork is by Eske Yoshinob; the Holofoil printing sits around $24.17, spanning $6.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #48 / 135
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2013/02/06
Zapdos-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos-EX #48 — the playability layer behind the price.
Agility
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.
Powervolt
If this Pokémon has any Plasma Energy attached to it, this attack does 40 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Zapdos-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zapdos-EX #48.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $24.17.
This $24.17 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $24.17, Zapdos-EX draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Zapdos-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Zapdos-EX 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $24.17–$25.74. The most recent snapshot of $24.17 sits 0% up that range, 6.1% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.9% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 6.1%.
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-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $24.17 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $20.67 via eBay's default tier, $20.79 on TCGplayer, $22.61 on Cardmarket, $21.24 on Whatnot and $24.17 selling directly — a $3.50 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Zapdos-EX 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-EX #48.
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-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Zapdos-EX #48 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Zapdos-EX #48.
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 $24.17 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $12.57 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $70.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-14.0% 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-EX within Plasma Storm
Within Plasma Storm it is the #15 most valuable of 61 tracked cards; the set median is $9.92.
It sits in the top 77% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.
What makes Zapdos-EX valuable
- Zapdos-EX is a Lightning card with 170 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- The Eske Yoshinob artwork gives Zapdos-EX appeal beyond pure playability.
- A $24.17 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Zapdos-EX is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Zapdos-EX is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Zapdos-EX
- For Zapdos-EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Zapdos-EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Zapdos-EX 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 $24.17 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Zapdos-EX value questions
What is Zapdos-EX #48 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $24.17 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $6.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Zapdos-EX a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Zapdos-EX?
Zapdos-EX is a Rare card from Plasma Storm (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Zapdos-EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($24.17). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Zapdos-EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $24.17. 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-EX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Eske Yoshinob also matters to collector demand.
