Question 1

What is the current market value of Zapdos #42?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Zapdos in Evolutions at roughly $5.24. Compared with last week, pricing is 2.7% higher. Against its 30-day baseline of $4.85, this card is pricing 8.1% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $3.73 and a peak around $5.24 (29% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Zapdos #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent direction is upward at 2.7%; current pricing is 40% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $3.73 and $5.24 create a 29% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 8.1% above its 30-day reference ($4.85). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +3885% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $20.38, while PSA 10 is $208.82.

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". It requires 2 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Zapdos cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Zapdos checklist helps contextualize this specific Zapdos print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.22 and $4.45 (1923% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.23), this card is +327%. Notable alternatives include Zapdos #65 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.22, Zapdos #157 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $1.33, Zapdos #29 (Pokémon GO) at $0.49, and Zapdos #48 (Vivid Voltage) at $0.44.

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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