Zapdos (Japanese)
Mystery of the Fossils · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos (Japanese) Worth?
Zapdos (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Mystery of the Fossils, card number . 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos (Japanese) (Mystery of the Fossils, ) is worth around $23.52 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $23.52, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.35. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $23.52, Lightly Played $13.60, Moderately Played $10.47, Heavily Played $7.23, Damaged $5.35 — 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 $850.00 — about 36x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $120.00.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos (Japanese)?
Grading Zapdos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($23.52) and a PSA 10 ($850.00) is about $826.48 — a 36x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $120.00, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $71.24. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 6 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $72.07 | $72.07 | $72.07 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $249.99 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $28.77 | $28.77 | $28.77 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $71.24 | $71.24 | $71.24 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $850.00 | $850.00 | $850.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $16.27 | $16.27 | $16.27 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $28.50 | $26.00 | $31.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.35 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.23 | $7.23 | $7.23 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 | 66 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.47 | $9.99 | $10.25 | 49 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.52 | $23.52 | $23.52 | 54 |
Is Zapdos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Zapdos (Japanese) 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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
