Zapdos 16/102

Name: Zapdos #16 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-16
Price: 53.63 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%)

Raw Prices

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unlimited Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

53.63 $1.02 (1.87%)

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unlimited Shadowless Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

185.00

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first Edition Shadowless Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

600.00 $275.50 (84.90%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,938.13	10.94%	x36
PSA9	220.07	12.85%	x4.1
PSA8.5	110.10	—	x2.1
PSA8	117.96	20.31%	x2.2
PSA7.5	54.00	—	x1.0
PSA7	66.19	5.44%	x1.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,243.05	—	x18
PSA9	150.00	—	x0.8
PSA8.5	636.84	—	x3.4
PSA8	364.89	32.35%	x2.0
PSA7	239.04	44.76%	x1.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,515.86	—	x2.5
PSA9	611.17	54.23%	x1.0
PSA8.5	1,100.00	—	x1.8
PSA8	1,179.32	4.75%	x2.0
PSA7	893.47	0.00%	x1.5

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
685
3.63%
$1,938.13
PSA 9 Mint
4,178
22.14%
$220.07
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
4,738
25.11%
$117.96
PSA 7 Near Mint
3,188
16.90%
$66.19
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2,595
13.75%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1,933
10.24%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
789
4.18%
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PSA 3 Very Good
299
1.58%
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PSA 2 Good
146
0.77%
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PSA 1 Poor
188
1.00%
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Is Zapdos 16/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $53.63 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $93.83

$53.63

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 —

$66.19

PSA 7 −$24.04

$117.96

PSA 8 +$21

$220.07

PSA 9 +$109.83

$1,938

PSA 10 +$1,605

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $53.63 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.

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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

Zapdos 16/102