Zapdos
Base Set · 016/102 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNummer
016/102
Seltenheit
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
3,243
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
About Zapdos
Zapdos is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Base Set, numbered 016/102 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Zapdos is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Zapdos Price Analysis
The current market price for Zapdos from Base Set is $52.19 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $54.33 to a high of $54.33. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $1,050 — approximately 20.1x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $170.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +2.1% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,243+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Zapdos
Professional grading is available for Zapdos and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 10, BGS 6 5, BGS 7, BGS 7 5, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $34.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $140.00 | $153.50 | $153.50 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $230.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | 93 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $20.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $49.99 | $32.51 | $32.51 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $95.00 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $14.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 69 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $191.44 | $191.44 | $191.44 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $36.00 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 72 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $55.00 | $97.76 | $97.76 | 56 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $66.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 61 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $170.00 | $159.99 | $182.50 | 54 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $127.98 | $127.98 | $127.98 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 1 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $73.72 | $73.72 | $73.72 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.71 | $7.99 | $9.00 | 366 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.23 | $14.37 | $19.95 | 598 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $52.19 | $54.33 | $54.33 | 290 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.24 | $5.99 | $16.20 | 442 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $71.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $32.99 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 80 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 1 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $24.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 77 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $374.66 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $49.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $34.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $64.99 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $99.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 3 | $8.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $61.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $15.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $26.03 | $26.53 | $26.53 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,050 | $910.89 | $910.89 | 87 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $39.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 73 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $25.43 | $25.04 | $25.04 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $22.95 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $28.29 | $26.17 | $29.75 | 528 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $113.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 57 |
Is Zapdos a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Zapdos are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
