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Zapdos
Pokemon Fossil•#30
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$9.49Market Price
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Zapdos Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Fossil Zapdos is the non-holo Rare version of the set’s iconic Legendary Bird, giving collectors a more accessible way to own one of Fossil’s headline Pokémon without needing the holo slot.
Set Lore
Fossil was the Pokémon TCG’s third English expansion, released on October 10, 1999, so Zapdos #30 comes from one of the hobby’s foundational Wizards of the Coast-era sets.
Artist
The card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most celebrated original Pokémon TCG artists, whose work helped define the dramatic look of the game’s earliest era.
In-Game
Zapdos has always felt special in the games because in Generation I it can be obtained with remarkably little story progress compared with many other legendaries, making it one of Kanto’s earliest reachable powerhouse encounters.
Cultural Impact
Zapdos’s design is rooted in the thunderbird of Indigenous North American mythology, which gives this Fossil card an extra layer of legendary weight beyond its in-game status.
Card Reference
About Zapdos
Zapdos is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 30. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $9.49, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Fossil
- Card Number
- #30
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Zapdos?
The current market price of Zapdos is $9.49. 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 30, 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.