Base Set · #016/102
Zapdos
Zapdos (Base Set #016/102) trades around $52.18 (Holofoil, Near Mint) and $1,499.99 graded PSA 10 (3 recent sales) as of September 13, 2026.
- HP
- 90
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set
- Number
- #016/102
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Type
- Lightning
- HP
- 90
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
Card
- Market
- $52.18Holofoil, Near Mint
- PSA 8
- $91.50
- PSA 9
- $163.1221 sales
- PSA 10
- $1,499.993 sales · 28.7× market
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Holofoil — Near Mint | $52.18 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Zapdos Base Set #016/102 worth?
The ungraded market price (Holofoil, Near Mint) is approximately $52.18. PSA 9 copies trade around $163.12 (21 recent sales). PSA 10 copies trade around $1499.99 (3 recent sales). Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Zapdos #016/102?
Zapdos is a Holo Rare card in Base Set. Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Zapdos #016/102?
Zapdos #016/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on January 9, 1999.
Should I grade Zapdos?
PSA 10 copies trade around $1500 across 3 recent sales — roughly 29× the ungraded market price ($52). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
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