Zapdos [1999-2000] Pokemon Base Set #16
Raw NM
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Market$20.99
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| Grade | Current price | Listings |
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| $1,963.64 | ||
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| $154.50 |
PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $1,963.64.
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About this card
Zapdos [1999-2000] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Zapdos #16 is one of the original 16 holofoil rares in the 102-card Base Set, putting it among the earliest chase cards in English Pokémon TCG history.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Base Set Zapdos the unmistakable early-era look collectors instantly recognize.
In-Game
Its attacks, Thunder and Thunderbolt, are pulled directly from Zapdos’s video game movepool, and Bulbapedia notes the English Pokédex text is adapted from Pokémon Red and Blue.
Set Lore
Because Base Set was the first main Pokémon TCG expansion, pulling Zapdos means landing one of the franchise’s foundational legendary cards from the set that started the hobby for a generation of collectors.
Cultural Impact
Zapdos was already cemented as a Kanto icon in the games as one of the Legendary Birds, helping this holo feel bigger than a strong pull—it feels like owning a piece of the original Pokémon mythos.
Price indexes
Price indexes follow the combined price of a group of cards over time.
Card Reference
Zapdos [1999-2000] (Pokemon Base Set #16) is worth $20.99 as of October 2026, ranked #174 of 442 priced cards in Pokemon Base Set by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
About Zapdos [1999-2000] (Pokemon Base Set #16)
Zapdos [1999-2000] 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 $20.99, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo.
Check another Pokemon card's value by name, set, or number.
Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $18.80 to $111.63, with a median of $20.50.
Card details
- Card Number
- #16
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Zapdos [1999-2000] price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Zapdos [1999-2000] (Pokemon Base Set #16) has a market price of $20.99 in Near Mint, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $20.60 and ranged from $20.00 to $22.09. Near Mint is up 3.7% from about a month ago.
Zapdos [1999-2000] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | $21.51 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $21.51 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $21.51 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $20.38 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $20.38 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $20.25 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $20.02 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $20.02 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $20.02 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $20.00 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $20.00 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $20.00 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $20.00 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $22.09 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $22.09 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $22.09 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $20.99 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $20.99 |
Zapdos [1999-2000] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Zapdos [1999-2000] sells for about $1,963.64, based on Double Holo market data as of August 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $203.39 as of August 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Zapdos [1999-2000] from Pokemon Base Set #16?
The current market price of Zapdos [1999-2000] is $20.99, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Zapdos [1999-2000] from?
Zapdos [1999-2000] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 16, released in 1999.
Is Zapdos [1999-2000] worth grading?
Whether Zapdos [1999-2000] 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 [1999-2000]?
You can buy or sell Zapdos [1999-2000] 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.
How much is Zapdos [1999-2000] worth in PSA 10?
Zapdos [1999-2000] in PSA 10 has a market price of about $1,963.64 as of August 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $203.39 as of August 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Zapdos [1999-2000] worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Zapdos [1999-2000] (Pokemon Base Set #16) has a market price of $20.99 in Near Mint, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $20.60 and ranged from $20.00 to $22.09. Near Mint is up 3.7% from about a month ago.
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