Zapdos ex
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 202/165 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
202/165
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos ex Worth?
Zapdos ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, card number 202/165. 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 ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos ex (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 202/165) is worth around $126.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $126.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $49.04. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $126.65, Lightly Played $114.79, Moderately Played $54.80, Heavily Played $64.74, Damaged $49.04 — 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 $533.51 — about 4.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $131.50.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos ex?
Grading Zapdos ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($126.65) and a PSA 10 ($533.51) is about $406.86 — a 4.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $131.50, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $147.50. 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 | DAMAGED | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 278 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $288.54 | $288.54 | $288.54 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 52 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $147.50 | $145.00 | $149.99 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $533.51 | $467.01 | $600.00 | 150 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 48 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $131.50 | $126.00 | $135.00 | 187 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $419.00 | $419.00 | $419.00 | 18 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $49.04 | $49.04 | $49.04 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $64.74 | $64.74 | $64.74 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $114.79 | $107.88 | $116.49 | 605 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $126.65 | $81.00 | $174.95 | 4,114 |
Is Zapdos ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Zapdos ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Zapdos ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
