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Zapdos
Wizards of the Coast•2003
$65.31Market Price
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Zapdos Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Aquapolis Zapdos #44 is the non-holo rare counterpart to the set’s holo Zapdos, giving collectors two distinct ways to chase the same Legendary Bird in one of the most beloved e-Reader expansions.
Set Lore
Aquapolis was marketed as the follow-up to Expedition and its cards were built for the Game Boy Advance e-Reader, making this Zapdos part of the experimental early-2003 era that fused Pokémon cards with Nintendo hardware.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Hajime Kusajima, an artist especially remembered by collectors for dramatic, high-contrast compositions that gave many e-Card Pokémon a wild, almost storm-charged presence.
In-Game
Zapdos is Pokédex #145 and one of Kanto’s original Legendary birds, a status that makes any WotC-era printing feel tied directly to the earliest mythic encounters from the Game Boy games.
Cultural Impact
Bulbapedia notes that Zapdos appears to draw inspiration from the thunderbird of Indigenous North American legend, which helps explain why cards like this one feel bigger than a normal Electric-type pull.
Card Reference
About Zapdos
Zapdos is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Aquapolis set, card number 44. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $65.31, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Aquapolis
- Card Number
- #44
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2003
- 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 $65.31. 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 Aquapolis set, card number 44, released in 2003.
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.