Question 1

What is the current market value of Zapdos #42?

Accepted Answer

For Zapdos in Evolutions, the current reference price is $6.06. Over the last 7 days it gained 10.4%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $6.18. The 90-day window shows a floor near $4.59 and a peak around $7.79 (53% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Zapdos #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 10.4%; current pricing is 32% above the 90-day floor. With a 53% 90-day spread ($4.59-$7.79), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($6.18), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Zapdos #42 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Zapdos appears in Evolutions, released in 2016. Card flavor text reads: "One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Lightning. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable move text references "Thunder" and "Thunderbolt". Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Zapdos cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Zapdos often benchmark it against other Zapdos cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $12.25-$95.05, a 676% band. Against the sample mean of $47.53, this card is -87%. Notable alternatives include Zapdos #16 (Base) at $45.57, Zapdos #15 (Fossil) at $95.05, Zapdos #30 (Fossil) at $95.05, and Zapdos #20 (Base Set 2) at $18.61.

Question 5

What set is Zapdos #42 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Evolutions was released in 2016. Series classification for this set is XY. With 113 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 10 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Zapdos is card number 42 with a Rare Holo designation.

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