Rocket's Zapdos
Celebrations: Classic Collection · 15/132 · Classic Collection
Current Prices
Number
15/132
Rarity
Classic Collection
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rocket's Zapdos Worth?
Rocket's Zapdos (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Celebrations: Classic Collection set, card number 15/132. 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.
Rocket's Zapdos Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rocket's Zapdos (Celebrations: Classic Collection, 15/132) is worth around $4.02 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.02, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.91. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.02, Lightly Played $3.01, Moderately Played $2.12, Heavily Played $1.91, Damaged $0.91 — 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 $57.00 — about 14x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Rocket's Zapdos?
Grading Rocket's Zapdos can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.02) and a PSA 10 ($57.00) is about $52.98 — a 14x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $61.00, CGC 9.5 $30.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.46 | $2.91 | $4.01 | 295 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $60.09 | $60.09 | $60.09 | 6 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $28.67 | $28.67 | $28.67 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 67 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.37 | $5.37 | $5.37 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.77 | $7.77 | $7.77 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 27 |
| ebay | CGS 10 | $17.51 | $17.51 | $17.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 118 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 62 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 10 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $13.83 | $13.83 | $13.83 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.91 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.91 | $1.91 | $1.91 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.01 | $2.49 | $4.31 | 817 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.12 | $1.91 | $2.50 | 92 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.02 | $2.99 | $5.97 | 6,493 |
Is Rocket's Zapdos a Good Buy?
As a common, Rocket's Zapdos holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Rocket's Zapdos's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
