Zapdos [1st Edition] - Pokemon Fossil #15
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Zapdos [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
The English Holofoil Zapdos from Fossil is famous among WotC collectors for a printing quirk: every English holo copy lacks holofoil in the Evolution box area, making this legendary bird one of the era’s most recognizable layout errors.
Set Lore
Zapdos sits in Fossil, the third main English Pokémon TCG expansion, a 62-card set released on October 10, 1999 that helped cement the early WotC boom with its prehistoric and legendary Kanto lineup.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational artists of the Pokémon TCG whose work has defined the look of the game since its earliest years, giving Fossil Zapdos extra pedigree for art-focused collectors.
In-Game
Zapdos’s mystique comes straight from the original Kanto games, where players could track down and catch the Legendary bird inside the Power Plant, turning this Fossil holo into a cardboard echo of one of Gen I’s great optional encounters.
Card History
Fossil Zapdos was notable enough to receive a later Cosmos Holo version tied to the Thunderstorm Gift Box, a sign that this artwork and card concept had staying power beyond the original Fossil booster release.
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About Zapdos [1st Edition] (Pokemon Fossil #15)
Zapdos [1st Edition] 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 $172.40, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $121.29 to $172.40, with a median of $142.99.
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 [1st Edition] from Pokemon Fossil #15?
The current market price of Zapdos [1st Edition] is $172.40. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Zapdos [1st Edition] from?
Zapdos [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 15, released in 1999.
Is Zapdos [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Zapdos [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Zapdos [1st Edition] 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 6,000 PSA graded copies tracked.