Zapdos [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #16
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Zapdos [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Base Set Zapdos comes from the very first main Pokémon TCG expansion, making this holo one of the original legendary showpieces that helped define early English collecting in 1999.
Artist
This card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the co-founder of Game Freak and primary character designer of the Pokémon franchise, which gives Base Set Zapdos the feel of classic first-generation official Pokémon artwork.
In-Game
Zapdos is one of Kanto’s three legendary birds and is famously encountered at the Power Plant in the original games, so this Base Set holo captures one of Generation I’s most memorable optional boss Pokémon.
Card History
Its attacks, Thunder and Thunderbolt, mirror the high-risk, high-power style of early Pokémon TCG design, giving Zapdos the kind of huge damage output that made Base Set holos feel dramatic and dangerous.
Set Lore
A 1st Edition Base Set Zapdos is part of the shadowless first print run, a detail collectors chase because it ties the card directly to the earliest English release wave of the hobby.
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About Zapdos [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #16)
Zapdos [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 16. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $360.00, 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 $144.66 to $600.00, with a median of $600.00.
Card details
- Card Number
- #16
- 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 Base Set #16?
The current market price of Zapdos [1st Edition] is $360.00. 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 Base Set set, card number 16, 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 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.