| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| Card number | 23 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Toshinao Aoki |
| Released | Jul 1999 |
Zapdos #23 Value (Wizards Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Zapdos appeared in the 1999 Wizards Black Star Promos Base collection illustrated by Toshinao Aoki. This rare promo card showcases the Electric-type legendary bird and contributes to the mythic trio’s representation within early Pokemon promo releases.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $17.29 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €22.50 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €14.01 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €13.09 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 437 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $136.89 |
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Zapdos #23: rarity, grading and trend
Zapdos #23 is a Promo Pokémon card from Wizards Black Star Promos, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 34 by price out of 53 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 7.9x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -7.7%, from $18.74 to $17.29. The illustration is by Toshinao Aoki.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $98.59 | 4 |
| ACE | 9 | $45.93 | 3 |
| ACE | 7 | $18.68 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $66.78 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $24.04 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $12.26 | 1 |
| CGC | 7 | $14.99 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $136.89 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $62.32 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $40.22 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $49.59 | 3 |
| TAG | 7 | $26.76 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Zapdos price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €22.50 | $17.29 |
| Oct 2026 | €21.04 | $18.22 |
| Sep 2026 | €18.59 | $18.72 |
| Aug 2026 | €17.25 | $15.72 |
| Jul 2026 | €19.49 | $11.37 |
| Jun 2026 | €20.77 | $11.37 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Zapdos #23 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $17.29, a PSA 10 sells for around $136.89 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €22.50. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Zapdos #23 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Zapdos #23 sells for about $136.89 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $17.29 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Zapdos #23 rare?
Zapdos #23 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 34 by price among the 53 cards in Wizards Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Zapdos #23 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -7.7% to about $17.29. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Zapdos #23 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 7.9x raw ($119.60 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 (23) 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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