Zapdos (Japanese)
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · 043/173 · None
Current Prices
Number
043/173
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
184
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Zapdos (Japanese)
Zapdos (Japanese) is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 043/173 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Zapdos (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Zapdos (Japanese) from SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars is $0.50 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.49 to a high of $0.49. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $37.99 — approximately 76.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $10.00. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 184 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Zapdos (Japanese)
Professional grading is available for Zapdos (Japanese) and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 10, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.49 | $2.05 | $2.05 | 19 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $60.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $37.99 | $37.99 | $39.99 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.00 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.50 | $0.49 | $0.49 | 110 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $13.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.29 | $24.29 | $24.29 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 | 2 |
Is Zapdos (Japanese) a Good Investment?
As a common card, Zapdos (Japanese)'s individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. 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.
