Zapdos [1999-2000] - Pokemon Base Set #16
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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.
Card Reference
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 $20.50, 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 $17.32 to $111.63, with a median of $19.99.
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 [1999-2000] from Pokemon Base Set #16?
The current market price of Zapdos [1999-2000] is $20.50. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
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.
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