Zapdos

Base · #16 · Rare Holo

$57.20US · TCGplayer

$23.18EU · Cardmarket

+35%7-day (EU)

-34%30-day (EU)

Rare HoloRarity

#8 of 102Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +35% in 7 days; -34% over 30 days; ⚠ a sharp, recent spike — moves this fast are often speculative and can cool off as quickly as they spiked; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$30.00
Market	$57.20
Mid	$40.73
High	$128

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€21.46
Avg 1-day	€11.24
Avg 7-day	€15.90
Avg 30-day	€32.74
Low	€4.00

Authenticity check

At $57.20, Zapdos is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Zapdos offered under about $28.60 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Zapdos (Base #16) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Zapdos from Base is worth about $57.20 (TCGplayer US market) and around €23.18 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Zapdos rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it ranks #8 of 102 by value in Base. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Base?

By current US market price, it's Charizard at $819.

Is Zapdos's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +35% over 7 days, -34% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Zapdos's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Zapdos on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Zapdos is fake?

Because it trades at $57.20, Zapdos is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $57.20 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.