Zapdos Base Set Shadowless PSA 10 Price History
Live PSA 10 Gem Mint price tracking for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless Zapdos (#16). Data sourced from eBay, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect via the price guide.
Compare Zapdos Variants
Zapdos was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
PSA 10 Monthly Price History
Monthly average PSA 10 Gem Mint price for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless Zapdos (#16). Data covers Sep 2021 – May 2026.
Recent Gem Mint Sales
| Date Sold | Price | Grade | Source | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | $3,781 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless Holo Rare #16 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-12-08 | $3,355 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless Holo Rare #16 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-09-29 | $2,715 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Card PSA 10 Gem Mint Zapdos Shadowless Base Set 1999 Holo 16/102 |
| 2025-08-04 | $3,188 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokémon Zapdos 16/102 Base Set SHADOWLESS Unlimited Holo Rare PSA 10 Gem Mint! |
| 2025-06-27 | $1,650 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless Zapdos Holo Rare 16/102 CGC Gem Mint 10 16/102 |
| 2023-12-27 | $3,500 | PSA 10 | Fanatics | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless Holo Zapdos #16 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2023-01-12 | $1,463 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Game Shadowless #16 Zapdos – Holo PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2023-01-01 | $5,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Shadowless Zapdos PSA 10 Gem Mint Holo Rare 16/102 Base Set card |
8 verified gem-mint sales (PSA 10, CGC 10, BGS 10, and other 10-grade equivalents). PSA 10 carries the highest premium; CGC 10 and BGS 10 typically trade at a slight discount. Prices exclude shipping.
About Zapdos (Base Set Shadowless)
Legendary Bird Lightning-type. 90 HP with the Thunder and Thundershock attacks.
The Shadowless print is the rare transitional variant between 1st Edition and Unlimited. It has no edition stamp AND no drop-shadow border. Wizards of the Coast printed Shadowless copies for only a few weeks in early 1999 before adding the drop-shadow that defines Unlimited. Shadowless sits between 1st Edition and Unlimited in both rarity and value.
How to identify a Shadowless Zapdos:
- No “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left
- No drop-shadow on the artwork box edges
- Thinner card stock than Unlimited
- Slightly different copyright text (some variants)
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Zapdos Base Set Shadowless worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $3,355. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $1,463 to $5,000. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Zapdos is a Shadowless?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the Shadowless variant are: no “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left, no drop-shadow on the artwork box edges.
- Is Shadowless Zapdos a good investment?
- This page is informational and not investment advice. Card values are volatile. Before paying current market for a PSA 10, check population reports (PSA’s online registry), evaluate centering quality on any specific copy, and consider whether a PSA 9 (typically 25–35% of PSA 10 cost) fits your goals better.
- Where does this price data come from?
- All chart data and recent sales are sourced from price guide sites, which aggregates verified sold listings from eBay, TCGPlayer, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect. Last refreshed 2026-05-24.
Price data sourced from the price guide. Last updated 2026-05-24. This page is informational only and is not investment advice. Card values are volatile and prices shown reflect historical sales, not guaranteed future values. Card image courtesy of the Pokemon TCG API.