| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 16 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 90 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Zapdos #16 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Released in 1999, Zapdos 16 is a Rare Holo from the original Base Set and carries Ken Sugimori artwork familiar from Pokémon's earliest English era. Its classic holo treatment, first-set status, and position among the higher-priced Base Set entries give it significance beyond an ordinary character card, even though Charizard remains the set's defining centerpiece.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $42.66 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $42.73 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €500.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €563.07 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €235.69 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 22 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,904 |
Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket
Unsure about the set symbol or number? A Pokémon card scanner reads both from one photo.
What sets the price of Zapdos #16
Zapdos #16 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 12 by price out of 307 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 45x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -8.7%, from $46.74 to $42.66. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $177.50 | 2 |
| ACE | 8 | $99.25 | 3 |
| ACE | 7 | $75.00 | 3 |
| BGS | 9 | $340.05 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $55.99 | 5 |
| BGS | 7 | $386.60 | 3 |
| CGC | 10 | $1,326 | 3 |
| CGC | 9 | $138.86 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $80.62 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $92.01 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,904 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $183.80 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $103.02 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $62.71 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Zapdos price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €500.00 | $42.66 |
| Sep 2026 | €519.62 | $44.80 |
| Aug 2026 | €500.00 | $48.74 |
| Jul 2026 | €300.12 | $45.98 |
| Jun 2026 | €55.00 | $44.88 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Zapdos #16 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $42.66, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,904 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €500.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Zapdos #16 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Zapdos #16 sells for about $1,904 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $42.66 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Zapdos #16 rare?
Zapdos #16 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 12 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Zapdos #16 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -8.7% to about $42.66. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Zapdos #16 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 44.6x raw ($1,861 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Zapdos I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (16) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
Other Zapdos printings
Every Zapdos card and its current price
Most valuable cards in Base Set
Base Set card list · All Pokemon sets · Most valuable Pokemon cards
Check any card from a photo
Point your iPhone camera at a card to see its raw price, PSA graded values and recent eBay sales.