Zapdos (Japanese)
BW3: Hail Blizzard · 025/052 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
025/052
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos (Japanese) Worth?
Zapdos (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW3: Hail Blizzard set, card number 025/052. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Zapdos (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos (Japanese) (BW3: Hail Blizzard, 025/052) is worth around $2.29 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.29, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.69. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.29, Lightly Played $9.78, Heavily Played $2.91, Damaged $2.69 — 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 $149.99 — about 65x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $38.46.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos (Japanese)?
Grading Zapdos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.29) and a PSA 10 ($149.99) is about $147.70 — a 65x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $38.46. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.09 | $2.09 | $2.09 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.78 | $9.78 | $9.78 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.29 | $2.29 | $2.29 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $38.46 | $38.46 | $38.46 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $67.07 | $67.07 | $67.07 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.91 | 2 |
Is Zapdos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Zapdos (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Zapdos (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
