Zapdos
Base Set · 016/102 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
016/102
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, card number 016/102. 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, 016/102) is worth around $52.54 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $52.54, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.49. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $52.54, Lightly Played $28.73, Moderately Played $16.71, Heavily Played $10.96, Damaged $8.49 — 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 $1,050 — about 20x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $170.00.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos?
Grading Zapdos can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($52.54) and a PSA 10 ($1,050) is about $997.46 — a 20x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $170.00, CGC 10 $360.00, CGC 9.5 $150.00. 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 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 15 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 3 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $25.04 | $25.04 | $25.04 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $22.95 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $26.53 | $26.53 | $26.53 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 1 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $191.44 | $191.44 | $191.44 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $24.00 | $23.50 | $24.50 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $66.00 | $56.00 | $76.00 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $127.98 | $127.98 | $127.98 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 1 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $73.72 | $73.72 | $73.72 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.49 | $7.50 | $10.00 | 486 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.96 | $6.30 | $12.28 | 562 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $28.73 | $25.50 | $38.99 | 669 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $16.71 | $12.99 | $31.31 | 727 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $52.54 | $52.00 | $53.99 | 328 |
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.
