Zapdos (Japanese)
SV5a: Crimson Haze · 027/066 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
027/066
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos (Japanese) Worth?
Zapdos (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV5a: Crimson Haze set, card number 027/066. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Zapdos (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos (Japanese) (SV5a: Crimson Haze, 027/066) is worth around $0.30 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.30, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.25. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $15.50 — about 52x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $8.77.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos (Japanese)?
Grading Zapdos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.30) and a PSA 10 ($15.50) is about $15.20 — a 52x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $8.77, CGC 10 $14.50. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.79 | $1.79 | $1.79 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.38 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.77 | $8.77 | $8.77 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.36 | 123 |
Is Zapdos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Zapdos (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. 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.
