Zapdos #16

Zapdos is a Base card from the 1999 release window. The printed flavor text states: "A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear from clouds while wielding enormous lightning bolts." Its card type is Pokémon.

The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 90.

Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print.

It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Thunder" and "Thunderbolt".

Zapdos (Base) is presently valued at about $52.19 in raw condition. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -0.7%.

Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $52.63. The 90-day window shows a floor near $36.50 and a peak around $53.33 (32% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement.

Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -0.7%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $36.50 and $53.33 create a 32% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile.

Relative to the 30-day baseline ($52.63), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +2655% premium over raw value.

PSA 9 is currently around $177.77, while PSA 10 is $1438.06.

Release year for Base is 1999. Base is grouped under the Base era.

Set size is 102 cards, which categorizes Base as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

Within this set, Zapdos is card number 16 with a Rare Holo designation.

A wider Zapdos checklist helps contextualize this specific Zapdos print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets.

In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.17 and $6.89 (3953% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.19), this card is +2283%.

Notable alternatives include Zapdos #23 (Roaring Skies) at $0.65, Zapdos #42 (Evolutions) at $4.05, Zapdos #48 (Vivid Voltage) at $0.44, and Zapdos #157 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $0.94.