Zapdos (Japanese)
XY6: Emerald Break · 021/078 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
021/078
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zapdos (Japanese) Worth?
Zapdos (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is an Uncommon from XY6: Emerald Break, card number 021/078. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Zapdos (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zapdos (Japanese) (XY6: Emerald Break, 021/078) is worth around $2.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.00, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.00, Lightly Played $5.99, Moderately Played $5.00 — 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 $45.55 — about 23x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.99.
Is It Worth Grading Zapdos (Japanese)?
Grading Zapdos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.00) and a PSA 10 ($45.55) is about $43.55 — a 23x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 2 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.59 | $7.59 | $7.59 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.55 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 3 |
Is Zapdos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Zapdos (Japanese) is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
