Zapdos
Rumble · 8 · Promo
Current Prices
What Is Zapdos Worth?
Zapdos is a Common card from the Rumble set, card number 8. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos (Rumble, 8) is worth around $149.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $149.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $36.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $149.00, Lightly Played $105.56, Moderately Played $88.00, Heavily Played $69.98, Damaged $36.99 — 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 $1,525 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $299.00.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos?
Grading Zapdos can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($149.00) and a PSA 10 ($1,525) is about $1,376 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $299.00, PSA 8 $188.72. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $80.32 | $80.32 | $80.32 | 7 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $73.44 | $73.44 | $73.44 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $125.59 | $125.59 | $125.59 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $39.98 | $39.98 | $39.98 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,525 | $1,525 | $1,525 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $22.19 | $22.19 | $22.19 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $96.01 | $96.01 | $96.01 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $188.72 | $188.72 | $188.72 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $69.98 | $69.98 | $69.98 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $105.56 | $105.56 | $105.56 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 | 4 |
Is Zapdos a Good Buy?
As a common, Zapdos holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Zapdos's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
