Zapdos ex
FireRed & LeafGreen · 116/112 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
116/112
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
89
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Zapdos ex
Zapdos ex is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in FireRed & LeafGreen, numbered 116/112 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. As a premium-valued card, Zapdos ex is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Zapdos ex Price Analysis
The current market price for Zapdos ex from FireRed & LeafGreen is $279.99 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $279.99 to a high of $279.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $419.99 — approximately 1.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $202.50. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 89 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Zapdos ex
Professional grading is available for Zapdos ex and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 7 5, BGS 9 5, CGC 1 5, CGC 10, CGC 3 5, CGC 6 5, CGC 7 5, CGC 8 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $57.99 | $57.99 | $57.99 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 1 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $255.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $61.74 | $37.41 | $37.41 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $225.00 | $305.00 | $305.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $419.99 | $1,901 | $1,901 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $89.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $214.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $202.50 | $270.00 | $270.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $63.32 | $63.32 | $63.32 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $124.94 | $124.94 | $124.94 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $279.99 | $279.99 | $279.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $132.53 | $132.53 | $132.53 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $9.13 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $493.37 | $493.37 | $493.37 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $90.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $75.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $57.00 | $107.99 | $107.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $120.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $39.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
Is Zapdos ex a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Zapdos ex sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
