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Zapdos

Zapdos has 89 printings across 57 sets on TCGplayer (53 English and 36 Japanese). Prices run from $0.20 to $399.99. The cheapest is Zapdos 055/128 at $0.20 and the most valuable is Zapdos at $399.99. The most traded printing over the last 30 days is Zapdos 098 (30th Celebration), with 5363 copies sold.

TCGplayer market prices as of 2026-11-09. Updated nightly.

Card text

Basic Pokémon · 100 HP · Lightning

1Raging Thunder80
Does 40 damage to 1 of your Pokémon, and don't apply Weakness and Resistance to this damage.

Poké-POWER — Sheet Lightning
Once during your turn, when you put Zapdos from your hand onto your Bench, you may flip a coin. If heads, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon.

Weakness Lx2 · Resistance F-20 · Retreat 2

English printings (53)

Zapdos 019/110, Legendary Collection · Holo Rare — Zapdos 019/110
Legendary Collection · Holo Rare
$399.99
price history

Zapdos (H32), Aquapolis · Holo Rare — Zapdos (H32)
Aquapolis · Holo Rare
$349.99
price history

Zapdos 016/102, Base Set (Shadowless) · Holo Rare — Zapdos 016/102
Base Set (Shadowless) · Holo Rare
$300.00
price history

Zapdos 8, Rumble · Promo — Zapdos 8
Rumble · Promo
$250.00
price history

Zapdos (15), Fossil · Holo Rare — Zapdos (15)
Fossil · Holo Rare
$229.25
price history

Zapdos (150), Supreme Victors · Secret Rare — Zapdos (150)
Supreme Victors · Secret Rare
$225.01
price history

Zapdos 044/147, Aquapolis · Rare — Zapdos 044/147
Aquapolis · Rare
$109.60
price history

Zapdos 14/100, Majestic Dawn · Holo Rare — Zapdos 14/100
Majestic Dawn · Holo Rare
$61.00
price history

Zapdos 016/102, Base Set · Holo Rare — Zapdos 016/102
Base Set · Holo Rare
$56.72
price history

Zapdos 29/83, Generations · Holo Rare — Zapdos 29/83
Generations · Holo Rare
$55.73
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Zapdos 020/130, Base Set 2 · Holo Rare — Zapdos 020/130
Base Set 2 · Holo Rare
$43.39
price history

Zapdos 15/62 (Cosmos Holo), Miscellaneous Cards & Products · Promo — Zapdos 15/62 (Cosmos Holo)
Miscellaneous Cards & Products · Promo
$38.33
price history

Zapdos (30), Fossil · Rare — Zapdos (30)
Fossil · Rare
$31.40
price history

Zapdos 23/53, WoTC Promo · Promo — Zapdos 23/53
WoTC Promo · Promo
$20.78
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Zapdos SM159 (Prerelease), SM Promos · Promo — Zapdos SM159 (Prerelease)
SM Promos · Promo
$18.27
price history

Zapdos (48), Supreme Victors · Rare — Zapdos (48)
Supreme Victors · Rare
$15.32
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Zapdos SM145, SM Promos · Promo — Zapdos SM145
SM Promos · Promo
$13.99
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Zapdos 46/113, Legendary Treasures · Holo Rare — Zapdos 46/113
Legendary Treasures · Holo Rare
$12.89
price history

Zapdos 41/99, Next Destinies · Holo Rare — Zapdos 41/99
Next Destinies · Holo Rare
$10.72
price history

Showing the 24 most valuable. Every printing is in the table below.

Zapdos full art cards (3)

Zapdos 133/128, 30th Celebration · Illustration Rare — Zapdos 133/128
30th Celebration · Illustration Rare
$3.66
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Zapdos 108/103 Japanese, M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration · Art Rare — Zapdos 108/103 Japanese
M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration · Art Rare
$3.28
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Japanese printings (36)

Zapdos 038/092 Japanese, The Town on No Map · Holo Rare — Zapdos 038/092 Japanese
The Town on No Map · Holo Rare
$330.00
price history

Zapdos Japanese, Vending Machine cards Series 2 (Red) · Uncommon — Zapdos Japanese
Vending Machine cards Series 2 (Red) · Uncommon
$102.50
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Zapdos Japanese, Expansion Pack · Holo Rare — Zapdos Japanese
Expansion Pack · Holo Rare
$43.65
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Zapdos 037/092 Japanese, The Town on No Map · Rare — Zapdos 037/092 Japanese
The Town on No Map · Rare
$40.00
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Zapdos - 024/P Japanese, P Promotional cards · None — Zapdos - 024/P Japanese
P Promotional cards · None
$36.00
price history

Zapdos Japanese, Mystery of the Fossils · Holo Rare — Zapdos Japanese
Mystery of the Fossils · Holo Rare
$31.50
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Zapdos 040/087 Japanese, Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary · Rare — Zapdos 040/087 Japanese
Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary · Rare
$15.94
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Zapdos Japanese, Moonlit Pursuit · Rare — Zapdos Japanese
Moonlit Pursuit · Rare
$12.50
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Zapdos 007/014 Japanese, DPt Gift Box (Turtwig) · None — Zapdos 007/014 Japanese
DPt Gift Box (Turtwig) · None
$10.00
price history

Zapdos 025/052 Japanese, Hail Blizzard · Rare — Zapdos 025/052 Japanese
Hail Blizzard · Rare
$9.50
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Zapdos 002/022 Japanese, Sylveon ex Stellar Tera Type Starter Set · None — Zapdos 002/022 Japanese
Sylveon ex Stellar Tera Type Starter Set · None
$7.70
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Zapdos 012/032 Japanese, Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard · None — Zapdos 012/032 Japanese
Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard · None
$5.69
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Zapdos 014/038 Japanese, smI: Flareon-GX, Vaporeon-GX & Jolteon-GX Starter Sets · None — Zapdos 014/038 Japanese
smI: Flareon-GX, Vaporeon-GX & Jolteon-GX Starter Sets · None
$4.59
price history

Zapdos (Mirror Holofoil) 043/173 Japanese, SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · None — Zapdos (Mirror Holofoil) 043/173 Japanese
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · None
$3.72
price history

Zapdos 038/093 Japanese, EX Battle Boost · None — Zapdos 038/093 Japanese
EX Battle Boost · None
$3.50
price history

Zapdos 041/131 Japanese, Premium Champion Pack · None — Zapdos 041/131 Japanese
Premium Champion Pack · None
$3.07
price history

Zapdos 021/078 Japanese, Emerald Break · Uncommon — Zapdos 021/078 Japanese
Emerald Break · Uncommon
$2.30
price history

Zapdos 003/052 Japanese, SM8a: Dark Order · Rare — Zapdos 003/052 Japanese
SM8a: Dark Order · Rare
$1.61
price history

Zapdos 035/100 Japanese, Amazing Volt Tackle · Rare — Zapdos 035/100 Japanese
Amazing Volt Tackle · Rare
$1.13
price history

Every printing of Zapdos

Buy every English printing (37, about $1,504)

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Printing	Set	Rarity	Finish	Market	Sold 30d
Zapdos 055/128	30th Celebration	Common	Holofoil	$0.20	1440	Buy
Zapdos 133/128	30th Celebration	Illustration Rare	Holofoil	$3.66	4086	Buy
Zapdos 098 (30th Celebration)	Mega Evolution Promo	Promo	Holofoil	$0.49	5363	Buy
Zapdos 065/167	Twilight Masquerade	Rare	Holofoil	$0.27	250	Buy
Zapdos 065/167	Twilight Masquerade	Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$0.39	58	Buy
Zapdos 012/034	Trading Card Game Classic	Classic Collection	Holofoil	$10.42	10	Buy
Zapdos 157 (Cosmos Holo)	Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards	Promo	Holofoil	$2.49	121	Buy
Zapdos 029/078	Pokemon GO	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$0.71	72	Buy
Zapdos 029/078	Pokemon GO	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$0.39	209	Buy
Zapdos 048/185	Vivid Voltage	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$0.55	153	Buy
Zapdos 048/185	Vivid Voltage	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$1.20	43	Buy
Zapdos 24/68	Hidden Fates	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$0.59	93	Buy
Zapdos 24/68	Hidden Fates	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$1.08	39	Buy
Zapdos 40/181	SM - Team Up	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$5.40	39	Buy
Zapdos 40/181	SM - Team Up	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$5.14	14	Buy
Zapdos 15/62 (Cosmos Holo)	Miscellaneous Cards & Products	Promo	Holofoil	$38.33	9	Buy
Zapdos (Cosmos Holo) 048/185	Miscellaneous Cards & Products	Promo	Holofoil	$1.40	326	Buy
Zapdos 41/99 (Cosmos Holo)	Blister Exclusives	Promo	Holofoil	$10.00	10	Buy
Zapdos 2024 (Jesse Parker) 029/078	World Championship Decks	Holo Rare	Normal	$8.65	2	Buy
Zapdos SM145	SM Promos	Promo	Holofoil	$13.99	10	Buy
Zapdos SM159 (Prerelease)	SM Promos	Promo	Holofoil	$18.27	17	Buy
Zapdos 42/108	XY - Evolutions	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$6.16	127	Buy
Zapdos 42/108	XY - Evolutions	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$7.66	92	Buy
Zapdos 23/108 (XY Roaring Skies)	Deck Exclusives	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$6.34	25	Buy
Zapdos 40/181	Deck Exclusives	Rare	Normal	$0.67	20	Buy
Zapdos 46/113 (BW Legendary Treasures)	Deck Exclusives	Rare	Normal	$1.12	34	Buy
Zapdos 29/83	Generations	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$55.73	37	Buy
Zapdos 016/102	Base Set (Shadowless)	Holo Rare	Unlimited Holofoil	$146.23	8	Buy
Zapdos 016/102	Base Set (Shadowless)	Holo Rare	1st Edition Holofoil	$300.00	2	Buy
Zapdos 23/108	XY - Roaring Skies	Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$1.96	22	Buy
Zapdos 23/108	XY - Roaring Skies	Rare	Normal	$0.88	73	Buy
Zapdos 8	Rumble	Promo	Normal	$250.00	3	Buy
Zapdos 23/53	WoTC Promo	Promo	Normal	$20.78	91	Buy
Zapdos 41/99	Next Destinies	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$7.98	10	Buy
Zapdos 41/99	Next Destinies	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$10.72	15	Buy
Zapdos 46/113	Legendary Treasures	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$6.70	27	Buy
Zapdos 46/113	Legendary Treasures	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$12.89	8	Buy
Zapdos 044/147	Aquapolis	Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$109.60	1	Buy
Zapdos 044/147	Aquapolis	Rare	Normal	$70.69	6	Buy
Zapdos (H32)	Aquapolis	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$349.99	1	Buy
Zapdos 14/100	Majestic Dawn	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$31.94	4	Buy
Zapdos 14/100	Majestic Dawn	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$61.00	12	Buy
Zapdos (48)	Supreme Victors	Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$15.32	6	Buy
Zapdos (48)	Supreme Victors	Rare	Normal	$10.47	16	Buy
Zapdos (150)	Supreme Victors	Secret Rare	Holofoil	$225.01	5	Buy
Zapdos 019/110	Legendary Collection	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$46.77	5	Buy
Zapdos 019/110	Legendary Collection	Holo Rare	Reverse Holofoil	$399.99	2	Buy
Zapdos (15)	Fossil	Holo Rare	1st Edition Holofoil	$229.25	9	Buy
Zapdos (15)	Fossil	Holo Rare	Unlimited Holofoil	$41.22	189	Buy
Zapdos (30)	Fossil	Rare	Unlimited	$9.90	155	Buy
Zapdos (30)	Fossil	Rare	1st Edition	$31.40	21	Buy
Zapdos 020/130	Base Set 2	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$43.39	65	Buy
Zapdos 016/102	Base Set	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$56.72	158	Buy
Zapdos 049/103 Japanese	M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration	None	Holofoil	$0.31	14	Buy
Zapdos 108/103 Japanese	M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration	Art Rare	Holofoil	$3.28	129	Buy
Zapdos - 152/M-P Japanese	M-P Promotional Cards	Promo	Holofoil	n/a	0	Buy
Zapdos 044/175 Japanese	Generations Start Decks	Rare	Normal	$0.43	0	Buy
Zapdos Japanese	Vending Machine cards Series 2 (Red)	Uncommon	Normal	$102.50	1	Buy
Zapdos ("Everyone's Happy Campaign") Japanese	Unnumbered Promotional cards	None	Normal	n/a	0	Buy
Zapdos - 024/P Japanese	P Promotional cards	None	Normal	$36.00	1	Buy
Zapdos 007/014 Japanese	DPt Gift Box (Turtwig)	None	Normal	$10.00	1	Buy
Zapdos 040/087 Japanese	Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary	Rare	1st Edition	$15.94	6	Buy
Zapdos Japanese	Moonlit Pursuit	Rare	Unlimited	$11.00	0	Buy
Zapdos Japanese	Moonlit Pursuit	Rare	1st Edition	$12.50	0	Buy
Zapdos 041/131 Japanese	Premium Champion Pack	None	Normal	$3.07	0	Buy
Zapdos 020/072 Japanese	BREAK Starter Pack	None	Normal	n/a	0	Buy
Zapdos 021/078 Japanese	Emerald Break	Uncommon	1st Edition	$2.30	1	Buy
Zapdos 021/078 Japanese	Emerald Break	Uncommon	Unlimited	$1.99	1	Buy
Zapdos 038/093 Japanese	EX Battle Boost	None	1st Edition	$3.50	0	Buy
Zapdos 025/052 Japanese	Hail Blizzard	Rare	1st Edition Holofoil	$9.50	0	Buy
Zapdos 025/052 Japanese	Hail Blizzard	Rare	Unlimited Holofoil	$8.00	0	Buy
Zapdos - 279/SM-P Japanese	SM-P: Sun & Moon Promos	n/a	Holofoil	n/a	0	Buy
Zapdos - 305/SM-P Japanese	SM-P: Sun & Moon Promos	n/a	Holofoil	n/a	0	Buy
Zapdos 014/038 Japanese	smI: Flareon-GX, Vaporeon-GX & Jolteon-GX Starter Sets	None	Normal	$4.59	0	Buy
Zapdos 012/032 Japanese	Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard	None	Holofoil	$5.69	12	Buy
Zapdos 002/022 Japanese	Sylveon ex Stellar Tera Type Starter Set	None	Normal	$7.70	0	Buy
Zapdos Japanese	Expansion Pack (No Rarity)	Holo Rare	Holofoil	n/a	0	Buy
Zapdos 037/092 Japanese	The Town on No Map	Rare	1st Edition	$40.00	0	Buy
Zapdos 038/092 Japanese	The Town on No Map	Holo Rare	Unlimited Holofoil	$62.50	0	Buy
Zapdos 038/092 Japanese	The Town on No Map	Holo Rare	1st Edition Holofoil	$330.00	1	Buy
Zapdos Japanese	Mystery of the Fossils	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$31.50	17	Buy
Zapdos Japanese	Expansion Pack	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$43.65	7	Buy
Zapdos (Mirror Holofoil) 043/173 Japanese	SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars	None	Holofoil	$3.72	0	Buy
Zapdos 043/173 Japanese	SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars	None	Holofoil	$0.54	2	Buy
Zapdos 003/052 Japanese	SM8a: Dark Order	Rare	Holofoil	$1.61	2	Buy
Zapdos 050/184 Japanese	S8b: VMAX Climax	None	Holofoil	$0.33	7	Buy
Zapdos 029/071 Japanese	S10b: Pokemon GO	Rare	Holofoil	$0.65	16	Buy
Zapdos 035/100 Japanese	Amazing Volt Tackle	Rare	Holofoil	$1.13	0	Buy
Zapdos 027/066 Japanese	SV5a: Crimson Haze	Rare	Holofoil	$0.36	4	Buy

Quick answers

How much is Zapdos worth?

As of November 9, 2026, TCGplayer market prices for Zapdos run from $0.20 to $399.99, depending on the printing. The cheapest is Zapdos 055/128 at $0.20 and the most valuable is Zapdos at $399.99.

How many Zapdos cards are there?

Zapdos has 89 printings across 57 sets on TCGplayer (53 English and 36 Japanese).

Which Zapdos card sells the most?

The most traded printing over the last 30 days is Zapdos 098 (30th Celebration), with 5363 copies sold.

What is the most valuable Zapdos full art card?

As of November 9, 2026, the most valuable Zapdos full art is Zapdos (150) (Supreme Victors, Secret Rare) at $225.01 on TCGplayer. This page lists all 3 full art printings.

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Prices are TCGplayer market prices, refreshed nightly. Sold counts are TCGplayer completed sales over the trailing 30 days. Japanese rows come from TCGplayer's Pokemon Japan catalog and use the English card name. Card images and Buy buttons open TCGplayer through our affiliate link; printing names open our own price history pages. Not financial advice.