Pokemon card values › Base Set › Zapdos #BS 16

Set	Base Set
Card number	BS 16
Rarity	Rare Holo
Artist	Ken Sugimori
Released	Jan 1999

Zapdos #BS 16 Value (Base Set)

$75.37 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.

How much is Zapdos #BS 16 worth? As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $75.37, the Cardmarket low is €67.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Zapdos brings one of Kanto's Legendary birds to the 1999 Base Set, using Ken Sugimori artwork and the classic Rare Holo treatment. Listed as number 16, it sits beside the set's best-known early holos, while the supplied pricing data puts a typical raw example in a notably inexpensive band.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$0.00
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€67.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€26.78
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€39.77
Cardmarket listings available	866

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Zapdos #BS 16: rarity, grading and trend

Zapdos #BS 16 is a Rare Holo card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 53 by price out of 307 cards in the set. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.

Is it worth grading? Because the raw entry is inexpensive and no gem-mint multiplier is available, submission costs can outweigh the upside on average copies. Inspect the dark holo area for fine scratches and print lines, then check the back edges for whitening and factory chipping.

Zapdos price history

Jul 10, 2026Low $0.00 · High $75.62Oct 5, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Oct 2026	€67.00	$0.00
Sep 2026	€58.16	$0.00
Aug 2026	€50.00	$0.00
Jul 2026	€54.48	-

Ken Sugimori's clean character rendering suits a Kanto Legendary bird collection, especially alongside Articuno and Moltres from other early releases. Base Set nostalgia remains the defining angle here, rather than scarcity within the broader set listing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Zapdos #BS 16 worth on Oct 5, 2026?

As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $75.37, the Cardmarket low is €67.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Zapdos #BS 16 rare?

Zapdos #BS 16 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 53 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

How do I check which printing of Zapdos I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (BS 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.