Zapdos
SWSH04: Vivid Voltage · 048/185 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
048/185
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos Worth?
Zapdos (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from SWSH04: Vivid Voltage, card number 048/185. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos (SWSH04: Vivid Voltage, 048/185) is worth around $0.79 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.79, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.12. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.79, Lightly Played $0.56, Moderately Played $0.27, Heavily Played $0.06, Damaged $0.12 — 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 $29.99 — about 38x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $21.88.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos?
Grading Zapdos can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.79) and a PSA 10 ($29.99) is about $29.20 — a 38x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $21.88, CGC 10 $14.17, PSA 8 $12.50. 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 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.34 | $1.34 | $1.34 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.30 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $14.17 | $14.17 | $14.17 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $21.88 | $21.88 | $21.88 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.56 | $0.54 | $0.54 | 109 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.79 | $0.30 | $0.84 | 452 |
Is Zapdos a Good Buy?
Holos like Zapdos are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Zapdos's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
