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Zapdos 048/185

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Set: Vivid Voltage Released: Nov 13, 2020

Pokémon: Zapdos

Lightning Type Rare Holo Illustrator: AKIRA EGAWA Pull Rate:1 in 87.4 packs (1.1%)

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.55

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.97 $0.17 (21.25%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

1.46 $0.22 (17.74%)

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Zapdos 048/185 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	97.68	0.39%	x178
PSA9	19.43	2.36%	x35
PSA8	15.00	—	x27

Zapdos 048/185 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
242
44.40%
$97.68
PSA 9 Mint
250
45.87%
$19.43
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
41
7.52%
$15.00
PSA 7 Near Mint
6
1.10%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
3
0.55%
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PSA 5 Excellent
2
0.37%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Zapdos 048/185 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.55 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.82

$0.55

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$15

PSA 8 −$15.50

$19.43

PSA 9 −$11.65

$97.68

PSA 10 +$56.43

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.55 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Zapdos 048/185 Population Report

About Zapdos

A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Zapdos
TypeLightning
National Pokédex #[145]
Card Number 048/185
Card RarityRare Holo
Pull Rate1 in 87.4 packs (1.1%)
IllustratorAKIRA EGAWA
LanguageEnglish
Release Date13/11/2020
Regulation MarkD
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Vivid Voltage
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points110 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Drill Peck20
Thunder Snipe
Discard all Energy from this Pokémon, and this attack does 160 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon V or Pokémon-GX. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Zapdos unleashing a fierce, electrifying storm amidst jagged rocks, its sharp talons extended as lightning crackles wildly in the turbulent sky, embodying the raw power of thunder and electricity.

Playability Overview

Zapdos offers a high-risk, high-reward strategy by dealing heavy damage at the cost of discarding all its energy, making timing and energy management crucial for effective play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric StormThis Zapdos card radiates a dynamic energy that's perfect for a "Thunderous Clash" page. The bold yellow and lightning motifs really stand out, so consider pairing it with other Electric types that have an intense vibe, like Electivire or Raikou. Keep it front and center, as its striking pose demands attention.Additional Binder Suggestions: Thunder / Intense / Bright Yellow / Power Surge / Sky High

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