Zapdos #48
Zapdos #48 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $15.32, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Zapdos at a glance
- No published price history.
- Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $15.32 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- From Supreme Victors (Platinum), released 2009.
Zapdos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zapdos #48.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.99
- Mid
- $60.31
- High
- —
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $12.99
- High
- —
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About Zapdos #48
Zapdos is the #48 of 147 card in Supreme Victors, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. A Lightning-type (100 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $15.32, with listings from $16.99 to —.
“A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.”
Printed flavour text on the Supreme Victors #48 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Supreme Victors
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #48 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #145
- Released
- 2009/08/19
Zapdos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zapdos #48 — the playability layer behind the price.
Drill Peck
Lightning Wing
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +30
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Zapdos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zapdos #48.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($15.32), Normal ($10.47).
In the $15.32 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $15.32 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $15.32–$15.32. The most recent snapshot of $15.32 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 $15.32 nets roughly $12.99 on eBay, $13.07 on TCGplayer, $14.20 via Cardmarket, $13.35 on Whatnot or $15.32 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.33.
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 #48 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 $15.32 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 $61.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-39.1% 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 Supreme Victors
Zapdos ranks #57 of 100 tracked Supreme Victors cards by market value, against a set median of $19.97.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 44%.
The set's top card is Charizard G (#143), valued at $450.72.
What makes Zapdos valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Zapdos comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its Lightning typing means Zapdos has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Kagemaru Himeno artwork gives Zapdos appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Zapdos
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Zapdos can realise well above the $16.99 low end.
- 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 $15.32 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- 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: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Zapdos value questions
How much is Zapdos worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $15.32 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $16.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Zapdos hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Zapdos?
Zapdos is a Rare card from Supreme Victors (Platinum series, 2009). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($15.32), Normal ($10.47). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Zapdos sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.32. 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 classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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