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Zapdos
Pokemon Base Set•#16
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$54.69Market Price
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Zapdos Card Facts & History
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Set Lore
Zapdos #16 is one of the original holo rares from Base Set, the first main Pokémon TCG expansion, which debuted in Japan on October 20, 1996 and in English on January 9, 1999—giving this card true first-generation status in the hobby.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the artist behind the original official artwork for all 151 Generation I Pokémon, so Base Set Zapdos carries the visual DNA of Pokémon’s earliest era.
Card History
Base Set Zapdos was printed as card 16/102, placing the Legendary bird among the set’s headline holo Pokémon and making it one of the iconic chase cards collectors associate with the game’s 1999 boom.
In-Game
Zapdos is Pokédex #145 and is officially described as a Legendary Bird Pokémon that appears from clouds while wielding enormous lightning bolts, which matches the dramatic flavor text on this Base Set card.
Cultural Impact
Because Base Set was the expansion that introduced Generation I Pokémon to the TCG, holo rares like Zapdos became part of the foundation of Pokémon card collecting in the West and remain tightly tied to the franchise’s first wave of global popularity.
Card Reference
About Zapdos
Zapdos is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 16. 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 $54.69, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 3 listings currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #16
- Rarity
- Holo 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 $54.69. 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 Base Set set, card number 16, 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 19,000 PSA graded copies tracked.