Zapdos (Japanese)
SM8a: Dark Order · 003/052 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM8a: Dark OrderNumber
003/052
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Zapdos (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Zapdos (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #003/052 of the SM8a: Dark Order 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Zapdos (Japanese) (Rare, SM8a: Dark Order #003/052) changes hands at roughly $1.34, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Zapdos (Japanese) is valued near $65.00 — about 49x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Zapdos (Japanese): 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 (Japanese) sits around $65.00 — roughly 49x 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. 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 | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.34 | $1.32 | $1.32 | 26 |
Collector Outlook for Zapdos (Japanese)
Zapdos (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Zapdos (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
