Zapdos
Base Set 2 · 020/130 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
020/130
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos Worth?
Zapdos (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Set 2, card number 020/130. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Zapdos Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos (Base Set 2, 020/130) is worth around $28.58 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $28.58, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.16. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $28.58, Lightly Played $21.47, Moderately Played $13.88, Heavily Played $9.08, Damaged $6.16 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $575.25 — about 20x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $134.31.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos?
Grading Zapdos can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($28.58) and a PSA 10 ($575.25) is about $546.67 — a 20x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $134.31, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $125.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 15 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $139.99 | $139.99 | $139.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $575.25 | $575.25 | $575.25 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $47.00 | $43.00 | $51.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $134.31 | $134.31 | $134.31 | 23 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.16 | $5.94 | $9.99 | 181 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.08 | $8.87 | $10.99 | 141 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.47 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 265 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.88 | $13.88 | $13.88 | 244 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $28.58 | $41.99 | $41.99 | 156 |
Is Zapdos a Good Buy?
Holos like Zapdos are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Zapdos's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
