Zapdos (Japanese)
CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary · 040/087 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
040/087
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos (Japanese) Worth?
Zapdos (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary set, card number 040/087. 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) (CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary, 040/087) is worth around $10.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.75. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.65, Lightly Played $10.50, Damaged $10.75 — 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 $56.10 — about 5.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $35.64.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos (Japanese)?
Grading Zapdos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.65) and a PSA 10 ($56.10) is about $45.45 — a 5.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $35.64, CGC 10 $99.99, BGS 9.5 $20.36. 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 | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.75 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 20 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $43.50 | $31.00 | $56.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $20.36 | $20.36 | $20.36 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.41 | $14.41 | $14.41 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.64 | $35.64 | $35.64 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.65 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 67 |
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.
