Zapdos
Base Set (Shadowless) · 016/102 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Zestaw
Base Set (Shadowless)Numer
016/102
Rzadkość
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
534
Last Updated
Feb 26, 2026
About Zapdos
Zapdos is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Base Set (Shadowless), numbered 016/102 in the expansion. This is the 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant. As a premium-valued card, Zapdos is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Zapdos Price Analysis
The current market price for Zapdos from Base Set (Shadowless) is $450.00 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $450.00 to a high of $450.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $8,999 — approximately 20.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $2,125. With a high volume of recorded sales (534+), 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 4, BGS 5 5, BGS 7, BGS 7 5, BGS 8, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $673.90 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $193.08 | $193.08 | $193.08 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $385.00 | $385.00 | $385.00 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $139.98 | $139.98 | $139.98 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $226.49 | $226.49 | $226.49 | 4 |
| ebay | SGC 1 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $50.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $912.69 | $912.69 | $912.69 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 5 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 6 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $70.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 2 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $226.59 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $299.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 5 5 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $438.00 | $438.00 | $438.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $548.00 | $475.00 | $475.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $325.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $443.57 | $104.50 | $104.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $710.00 | $769.99 | $769.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 1 5 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 5 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $375.25 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 46 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $680.00 | $699.00 | $699.00 | 47 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $124.50 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 33 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $275.00 | $332.50 | $332.50 | 6 |
| ebay | SGC 4 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 1 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $359.00 | $379.99 | $379.99 | 50 |
| ebay | BGS 4 | $76.16 | $76.16 | $76.16 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $8,999 | $3,355 | $3,781 | 35 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $691.46 | $215.00 | $215.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $59.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $140.00 | $144.35 | $144.35 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $265.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 46 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $51.00 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 27 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $1,100 | $1,375 | $1,375 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $1,180 | $495.00 | $495.00 | 9 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $210.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $1,200 | $210.00 | $210.00 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $2,125 | $395.00 | $395.00 | 45 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $2,500 | $2,375 | $2,375 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $499.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $287.00 | $62.00 | $305.00 | 10 |
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.
