Rocket's Zapdos ex
Team Rocket Returns · 106/109 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
106/109
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rocket's Zapdos ex Worth?
Rocket's Zapdos ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Team Rocket Returns, card number 106/109. 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.
Rocket's Zapdos ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rocket's Zapdos ex (Team Rocket Returns, 106/109) is worth around $222.60 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $222.60, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $124.44. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $222.60, Lightly Played $268.44, Moderately Played $200.00, Heavily Played $149.50, Damaged $124.44 — 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 $2,175 — about 9.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $937.00.
Is It Worth Grading Rocket's Zapdos ex?
Grading Rocket's Zapdos ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($222.60) and a PSA 10 ($2,175) is about $1,952 — a 9.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $937.00, CGC 10 $660.00, BGS 9.5 $1,766. 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 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 2 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $139.99 | $139.99 | $139.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $536.48 | $536.48 | $536.48 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 4 | $125.19 | $125.19 | $125.19 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $144.24 | $144.24 | $144.24 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $1,766 | $1,766 | $1,766 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $660.00 | $660.00 | $660.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $405.00 | $405.00 | $405.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $499.00 | $499.00 | $499.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $599.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,175 | $2,175 | $2,175 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $72.69 | $72.69 | $72.69 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.95 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $338.67 | $338.67 | $338.67 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $937.00 | $937.00 | $937.00 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $899.00 | $899.00 | $899.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $124.44 | $128.65 | $129.89 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $268.44 | $268.44 | $268.44 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $222.60 | $222.60 | $222.60 | 2 |
Is Rocket's Zapdos ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Rocket's 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 Rocket's Zapdos ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
