| Set | Plasma Storm |
| Card number | 48 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo EX |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 170 |
| Artist | Eske Yoshinob |
| Released | Feb 2013 |
Zapdos-EX #48 Value (Plasma Storm)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Zapdos-EX appears as a Rare Holo EX card in the Plasma Storm set from early 2013, part of the Black & White series. Eske Yoshinob's artwork presents this Electric/Flying-type Legendary in a dynamic pose, consistent with the group’s visual theme.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $26.99 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €24.49 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €21.92 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €15.98 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 101 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $409.41 |
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Zapdos-EX #48: rarity, grading and trend
Zapdos-EX #48 is a Rare Holo EX Pokémon card from Plasma Storm, the Black & White era (2013). It ranks as number 10 by price out of 138 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 15x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +154%, from $10.64 to $26.99. The illustration is by Eske Yoshinob.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 9 | $40.81 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $409.41 | 4 |
| PSA | 9 | $80.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $42.58 | 2 |
| PSA | 7 | $20.00 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Zapdos-EX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €24.49 | $26.99 |
| Oct 2026 | €10.93 | $17.64 |
| Sep 2026 | €10.00 | $10.33 |
| Aug 2026 | €10.00 | $9.92 |
| Jul 2026 | €10.50 | $9.34 |
| Jun 2026 | €13.78 | $9.34 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Zapdos-EX #48 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $26.99, a PSA 10 sells for around $409.41 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €24.49. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Zapdos-EX #48 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Zapdos-EX #48 sells for about $409.41 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $26.99 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Zapdos-EX #48 rare?
Zapdos-EX #48 is printed at Rare Holo EX rarity and ranks number 10 by price among the 138 cards in Plasma Storm. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Zapdos-EX #48 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +154% to about $26.99. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Zapdos-EX #48 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 15.2x raw ($382.42 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-EX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (48) 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.
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