Zapdos 16/102

Name: Zapdos #16 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-16
Price: 55.74 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45 packs (2.2%)

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unlimited Holofoil

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55.74 $0.57 (1.03%)

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unlimited Shadowless Holofoil

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185.00 $19.99 (9.75%)

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first Edition Shadowless Holofoil

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600.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,607.94	15.22%	x29
PSA9	223.77	32.82%	x4.0
PSA8.5	115.78	52.18%	x2.1
PSA8	93.35	12.27%	x1.7
PSA7.5	54.00	—	x1.0
PSA7	69.78	9.79%	x1.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,243.05	—	x18
PSA9	150.00	—	x0.8
PSA8.5	636.84	—	x3.4
PSA8	275.71	17.05%	x1.5
PSA7	171.18	3.31%	x0.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	20,018.58	0.35%	x33
PSA9	2,552.81	1.28%	x4.3
PSA8.5	1,100.00	—	x1.8
PSA8	1,171.72	5.12%	x2.0
PSA7	887.01	2.65%	x1.5

About Zapdos

A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear from clouds while wielding enormous lightning bolts.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Zapdos
National Pokédex #145
Card Number 16/102
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points90 HP
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Thunder60
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
Thunderbolt100
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos in order to use this attack.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a fierce, electrified bird with jagged yellow feathers, spreading its wings wide against a dark, starry sky, crackling with energy and radiating powerful lightning bolts.

Playability Overview

This Zapdos card offers strong Electric-type attacks but its risky Thunder and costly retreat make it less consistently reliable in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric LegendsThis Zapdos card is a solid centerpiece for any page highlighting classic Electric-types or legendary birds. The cosmic lightning background stands out best against other legendary Pokémon or bold electric powers. It’s a great anchor to surround with Articuno and Moltres for a legendary trio vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Legendary Birds / Thunderstorm