Zapdos
Aquapolis · 044/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
044/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Zapdos: Rarity & Collectibility
Zapdos in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #044/147 of the Aquapolis set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Zapdos?
In 2026, a Near Mint Zapdos (Rare, Aquapolis #044/147) changes hands at roughly $41.18, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $41.18, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $23.52. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $41.18, Lightly Played $67.56, Moderately Played $39.99, Heavily Played $26.14, Damaged $23.52 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Zapdos is valued near $952.00 — about 23x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Zapdos: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Zapdos sits around $952.00 — roughly 23x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $189.42, CGC 10 $189.50, PSA 8 $105.20 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $113.00 | $113.00 | $113.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $90.99 | $90.99 | $90.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $952.00 | $952.00 | $952.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $23.49 | $23.49 | $23.49 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $105.20 | $105.20 | $105.20 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $189.42 | $189.42 | $189.42 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $23.52 | $23.52 | $23.52 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $26.14 | $26.14 | $26.14 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $67.56 | $67.56 | $67.56 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $41.18 | $41.18 | $41.18 | 11 |
Collector Outlook for Zapdos
Zapdos holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Zapdos on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.