Base Set · #016/102
Zapdos
Zapdos (Base Set #016/102) trades around $53.95 raw and $1,499.99 graded PSA 10 as of May 26, 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
- Raw market
- $53.95Holofoil
- PSA 8
- $85.00
- PSA 9
- $220.504.1× raw
- PSA 10
- $1,499.9927.8× raw
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Holofoil | $53.95 |
| Near Mint | $53.95 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Zapdos Base Set #016/102 worth?
Raw (Near Mint, ungraded) copies have a market price of approximately $53.95. PSA 9 copies trade around $220.50. PSA 10 copies trade around $1499.99. 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, roughly 28× the raw market price ($54). 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
