Zapdos Pokemon Fossil #15
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Zapdos Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Fossil Zapdos was released in the Fossil expansion as both a holofoil and non-holo card, giving collectors two original-era ways to chase one of Kanto’s most iconic Legendary Birds.
Card History
This holo is famous for a classic Wizards-era printing quirk: English holofoil copies are missing holofoil in the Evolution box area where Stage 1 and Stage 2 cards normally show it.
In-Game
Zapdos is the Legendary Pokémon Red catches at the Power Plant in Pokémon Origins, tying this card directly to one of Kanto’s most memorable optional encounters from the original games.
Artist
The artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational illustrators of the Pokémon TCG who has contributed artwork since the game’s very beginning, which gives this Fossil holo extra historical weight for vintage collectors.
Set Lore
Fossil was the Pokémon TCG’s third main expansion, so Zapdos #15 stands as part of the early Wizards-era run that helped define what vintage holo collecting still feels like today.
Card Reference
About Zapdos (Pokemon Fossil #15)
Zapdos is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 15. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $44.22, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $39.50 to $50.30, with a median of $44.86.
Card details
- Card Number
- #15
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Zapdos from Pokemon Fossil #15?
The current market price of Zapdos is $44.22. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Zapdos from?
Zapdos is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 15, released in 1999.
Is Zapdos worth grading?
Whether Zapdos is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Zapdos?
You can buy or sell Zapdos on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.
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