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Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Expensive Zapdos Cards

All 52 English Zapdos cards, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Rocket's Zapdos ex 106/109 ($800), Zapdos H32 ($660) and Zapdos 8/16 ($385).

Every Zapdos card, including the cheaper ones, is on the Zapdos card prices page. The top card comes from Team Rocket Returns. Across all Pokémon, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

Ranked
50 English cards
Order
Ungraded value, high to low
Condition
Ungraded

The top 3

  1. #1

    Rocket's Zapdos ex

    Team Rocket Returns · 106/109

    $800

    PSA 10 $19,200

  2. #2

    Zapdos

    Aquapolis · H32

    $660

    PSA 10 $11,680

  3. #3

    Zapdos

    Pokémon Rumble · 8/16

    $385

    PSA 10 $1,525

The top 50, ungraded

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The Most Expensive Zapdos Cards, sorted by default.

  1. 1

    Rocket's Zapdos ex

    EXTeam Rocket Returns106/1092004Rare Holo EX

    $800

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $19,200

    Rocket's Zapdos ex shows the Legendary bird in a dark, CG-rendered pose, wings flared wide against a deep green field crackling with white lightning, art by Ryo Ueda. The whole card sits on that sparkly cosmos-style foil with a Team Rocket border. Collectors chase it as one of the Dark-type Legendary ex cards from Team Rocket Returns, a set fans of the EX era hold in high regard.

  2. 2

    Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH322003Rare Holo

    $660

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $11,680

    Zapdos turns sharply in profile against a dark, starry backdrop, its jagged yellow plumes flaring while crackling purple lightning forks across the right side of the frame, art by Hajime Kusajima. As the closing holo of Aquapolis, this e-Card era Zapdos draws fans of the Legendary bird and anyone chasing the set's distinctive holo rares, which are notoriously tough to find in clean shape.

  3. 3

    Zapdos

    PlatinumPokémon Rumble8/162009

    $385

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $1,525

    Zapdos shows up here as a blocky, toy-like figure straight out of the Pokémon Rumble game, spiky yellow wings flared and an angry glare aimed past a gaping Zubat over a sunny arena floor. The big Pokémon Rumble logo stamped across the corner marks it as part of that small promotional set. Collectors chase it for the odd wind-up toy look, which makes a fun contrast to standard Zapdos art.

  4. 4

    Zapdos

    PlatinumSupreme Victors150/1472009Rare Secret

    $286

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $44,999

    Zapdos faces you head-on with its spiky yellow wings flared wide and talons forward, drawn in a flat, bold style over a cosmos-pattern holo field scattered with sparkles and stars. Art by Toshinao Aoki, it is one of the secret rares from Supreme Victors, numbered past the main set. Fans of the Legendary birds chase it for that striking symmetry and its scarcity among Platinum-era holos.

  5. 5

    Zapdos ex

    EXFireRed & LeafGreen116/1122004Rare Secret

    $240

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $6,600

    Zapdos ex shows the Legendary bird in a sharp three-quarter view, spiky yellow wings flared and crackling with green-white lightning against a shattered, cosmos-style foil background, art by Ryo Ueda. As the secret rare that sits beyond the main numbering of FireRed & LeafGreen, it pairs a fan-favorite Kanto Legendary with the full-card holo treatment that EX era collectors chase hardest.

  6. 6

    Zapdos ex

    EXNintendo Black Star Promos33/402003Promo

    $190

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $40,800

    Zapdos ex shows the Legendary bird in a smooth CG render, wings flared in jagged yellow spikes as it banks across a dark sky crackling with white lightning, art by K. Hoshiba. The whole card is wrapped in sparkly holo foil. Collectors chase it as a Black Star Promo from the ex era, and it pairs naturally with the Articuno ex and Moltres ex its Poké-Body references.

  7. 7

    Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX

    Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM2102017Promo

    $150

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $375

    Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX renders the three Kanto legendary birds as a stained glass window, with Moltres spreading its flaming wings across the center, Zapdos crackling at upper left and Articuno perched against cool blues on the right. Art by Hyogonosuke, the bold leaded outlines and jewel-toned panels make this promo a favorite among fans of the original trio and of unusual TAG TEAM artwork.

  8. 8

    Rocket's Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastGym Challenge15/1322000Rare Holo

    $110

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $3,060

    Rocket's Zapdos looms out of a dark, rain-streaked storm, its jagged yellow feathers bristling and a bolt of lightning ripping down beside it, with a narrow, menacing glare that fits Team Rocket's version of the Legendary bird. Art by Shin-ichi Yoshida gives it a moody, almost painted look against the holo sky. As a Rare Holo from Gym Challenge, it draws fans of Zapdos and of the darker Team Rocket theme.

  9. 9

    Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastAquapolis44/1472003Rare

    $84.44

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $775

    Zapdos dives in from the upper left with its jagged yellow feathers flared, set against a dark night sky crackling with purple lightning and glowing orbs of plasma. Art by Hajime Kusajima gives the scene a dramatic, painterly CGI depth. The quirky Anti-Lightning Poké-Body adds charm, and as a Rare from Aquapolis, part of the scarce and well-loved e-Card era, it draws steady interest from Zapdos fans.

  10. 10

    Zapdos ex

    Scarlet & Violet151202/1652023Special Illustration Rare

    $80.50

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $325

    Zapdos ex fills the frame mid-dive, wings crackling with lightning, while Moltres trails flame on one side and Articuno glides through the clouds below, all set against a sweeping painted sky over green land. Art by Shiburingaru, this Special Illustration Rare from the 151 set reunites the original legendary birds in one scene, which is exactly why fans of the Kanto trio chase it.

  11. 11

    Galarian Zapdos V

    Sword & ShieldChilling Reign174/1982021Rare Ultra

    $59.83

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $166

  12. 12

    Zapdos

    Diamond & PearlMajestic Dawn14/1002008Rare Holo

    $55.00

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $58,380

  13. 13

    Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastBase Set 220/1302000Rare Holo

    $50.00

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $3,245

  14. 14

    Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastBase Set16/1021999Rare Holo

    $49.90

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $2,225

  15. 15

    Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX

    Sun & MoonHidden Fates44/682019Rare Holo GX

    $45.00

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $168

  16. 16

    Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastFossil15/621999Rare Holo

    $41.70

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $11,100

  17. 17

    Zapdos

    XYGenerations29/832016Rare Holo

    $41.00

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $13,200

  18. 18

    Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX

    Sun & MoonHidden Fates69/682019Rare Rainbow

    $39.50

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $145

  19. 19

    Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX

    Sun & MoonHidden Fates66/682019Rare Ultra

    $37.60

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $165

  20. 20

    Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastLegendary Collection19/1102002Rare Holo

    $34.19

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $4,921

  21. 21

    Zapdos G

    PlatinumArceus12/992009Rare Holo

    $19.99

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $13,000

  22. 22

    Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastWizards Black Star Promos23/531999Promo

    $18.30

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $210

  23. 23

    Zapdos

    Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM1592017Promo

    $17.50

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $500

  24. 24

    Galarian Zapdos V

    Sword & ShieldBrilliant Stars182/1722022Rare Secret

    $16.00

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $80.40

  25. 25

    Zapdos-EX

    Black & WhitePlasma Storm48/1352013Rare Holo EX

    $15.30

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $3,600

  26. 26

    Galarian Zapdos V

    Sword & ShieldAstral Radiance Trainer GalleryTG192022Rare Holo V

    $13.70

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $110

  27. 27

    Zapdos

    Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM1452017Promo

    $12.64

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $1,150

  28. 28

    Zapdos

    Wizards of the CoastFossil30/621999Rare

    $9.94

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $493

  29. 29

    Galarian Zapdos

    Sword & ShieldSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH1242019Promo

    $9.68

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $330

  30. 30

    Zapdos ex

    Scarlet & Violet151192/1652023Ultra Rare

    $8.97

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $98.90

  31. 31

    Galarian Zapdos V

    Sword & ShieldChilling Reign173/1982021Rare Ultra

    $8.33

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $52.20

  32. 32

    Zapdos

    Black & WhiteLegendary Treasures46/1132013Rare Holo

    $6.59

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $960

  33. 33

    Zapdos

    XYRoaring Skies23/1082015Rare

    $6.34

    Ungraded

  34. 34

    Zapdos

    XYEvolutions42/1082016Rare Holo

    $6.13

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $1,290

  35. 35

    Zapdos

    Scarlet & VioletPokémon TCG Classic - Charizard12/342023

    $6.01

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $100

  36. 36

    Zapdos

    Sun & MoonTeam Up40/1812019Rare Holo

    $5.40

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $50.00

  37. 37

    Zapdos

    PlatinumSupreme Victors48/1472009Rare

    $4.99

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $80.00

  38. 38

    Zapdos

    Black & WhiteNext Destinies41/992012Rare Holo

    $4.45

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $10,500

  39. 39

    Zapdos

    Mega Evolution30th Celebration133/1282026Illustration Rare

    $3.49

    Ungraded

  40. 40

    Rocket's Zapdos

    Sword & ShieldCelebrations: Classic Collection15/252021Classic Collection

    $3.18

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $70.00

  41. 41

    Galarian Zapdos

    Sword & ShieldSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH2832019Promo

    $3.10

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $133

  42. 42

    Zapdos

    Scarlet & VioletScarlet & Violet Black Star Promos157/2242023Promo

    $2.58

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $148

  43. 43

    Zapdos ex

    Scarlet & Violet151145/1652023Double Rare

    $1.43

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $55.00

  44. 44

    Galarian Zapdos V

    Sword & ShieldChilling Reign80/1982021Rare Holo V

    $1.13

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $100

  45. 45

    Zapdos ex

    Scarlet & VioletScarlet & Violet Black Star Promos49/2242023Promo

    $0.66

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $57.60

  46. 46

    Zapdos

    Sword & ShieldVivid Voltage48/1852020Rare Holo

    $0.59

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $31.20

  47. 47

    Zapdos

    Sun & MoonHidden Fates24/682019Rare Holo

    $0.58

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $67.65

  48. 48

    Galarian Zapdos

    Sword & ShieldEvolving Skies82/2032021Rare Holo

    $0.41

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $86.12

  49. 49

    Zapdos

    Sword & ShieldPokémon GO29/782022Rare Holo

    $0.39

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $125

  50. 50

    Zapdos

    Scarlet & VioletTwilight Masquerade65/1672024Rare

    $0.29

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $55.00

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Rocket's Zapdos ex, Team Rocket Returns 106/109

  1. Ungraded

    $800

  2. PSA 9

    $3,240

    4.0x the ungraded price

  3. PSA 10

    $19,200

    24.0x the ungraded price

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 values of the top 5 cards, with the PSA 10 multiple of the ungraded price
CardUngradedPSA 9PSA 10
Rocket's Zapdos ex 106/109Team Rocket Returns$800$3,240$19,200
Zapdos H32Aquapolis$660$3,100$11,680
Zapdos 8/16Pokémon Rumble$385–$1,525
Zapdos 150/147Supreme Victors$286$3,149$44,999
Zapdos ex 116/112FireRed & LeafGreen$240$1,470$6,600

Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.

Common questions

What is the most expensive Zapdos card?

Rocket's Zapdos ex 106/109 from Team Rocket Returns, at $800 ungraded and $19,200 as a PSA 10.

What is the most valuable Zapdos card in PSA 10?

Zapdos 14/100 from Majestic Dawn, at $58,380 in a PSA 10. It ranks below the top card ungraded because a 10 of it is far scarcer.

What is the most expensive modern Zapdos card?

From the Scarlet & Violet era onward, Zapdos ex 202/165 from 151 leads at $80.50 ungraded.

How many Zapdos cards are worth over $100?

Of the 52 Zapdos cards with a price, 8 are worth $100 or more ungraded. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a Zapdos card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. Condition is the other lever: Rocket's Zapdos ex 106/109 from Team Rocket Returns is worth $800 ungraded and $19,200 as a PSA 10, 24.0 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 12, 2026, from recorded sales of each card.

How this list is ranked

Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards