Question 1

What is the current market value of Zapdos #157?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Zapdos in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos at roughly $0.91. Compared with last week, pricing is 4.9% lower. It now sits 4.9% above its 30-day average of $0.87. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.65 and $1.03, producing a 42% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Zapdos #157 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 4.9% this week, and current pricing sits 12% below its recent high watermark. With a 42% 90-day spread ($0.65-$1.03), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 4.9% above its 30-day reference ($0.87). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +9189% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $25.05, while PSA 10 is $84.53.

Question 3

What is Zapdos #157 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos introduced this print of Zapdos. The printed flavor text states: "This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Follow-Up Bolt" and "Drill Peck". This card is weak to Lightning energy and resists Fighting. It requires 1 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Zapdos cards available?

Accepted Answer

Zapdos sits within a broader pool of Zapdos variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.22 to $11.08 (4936% spread). The current card sits -68% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.85. Notable alternatives include Zapdos #65 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.22, Zapdos #29 (Pokémon GO) at $0.42, Zapdos #48 (Vivid Voltage) at $0.45, and Zapdos #24 (Hidden Fates) at $0.45.

Question 5

What set is Zapdos #157 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos was released in 2023. Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 196 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos checklist, Zapdos occupies position #157 as a Promo card.

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