Zapdos (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 046/048 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
046/048
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos (Japanese) Worth?
Zapdos (Japanese) is a holographic rare from Pokemon Web, card number 046/048. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Zapdos (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 046/048) is worth around $199.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $199.99, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $131.53. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $500.00 — about 2.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $319.99.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos (Japanese)?
Grading Zapdos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($199.99) and a PSA 10 ($500.00) is about $300.01 — a 2.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $319.99, CGC 10 $270.00, BGS 9.5 $400.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $131.53 | $131.53 | $131.53 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $96.56 | $96.56 | $96.56 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $274.99 | $274.99 | $274.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 42 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $40.69 | $40.69 | $40.69 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $319.99 | $319.99 | $319.99 | 13 |
Is Zapdos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Zapdos (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. 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.
