Zapdos #23

Zapdos is a Wizards Black Star Promos card from the 1999 release window. Card flavor text reads: "This legendary Pokémon is said to be present wherever there is a lightning storm." Its card type is Pokémon.

The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70.

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

This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Lightning Burn".

Zapdos (Wizards Black Star Promos) is presently valued at about $12.92 in raw condition. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.

Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($12.81). The 90-day window shows a floor near $10.71 and a peak around $12.96 (17% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement.

This version is categorized as Promo.

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $10.71 to $12.96 (17% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior.

Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($12.81). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +758% above the current raw benchmark.

PSA 9 is currently around $37.79, while PSA 10 is $110.80.

Release year for Wizards Black Star Promos is 1999. It belongs to the Base series.

The checklist contains 53 cards, placing it in a compact expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

Within this set, Zapdos is card number 23 with a Promo 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 +490%.

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.