CURRENT PRICES BY TIER
PSA 10
$11,659
▲ 30.9% all-time
PSA 9
$1,959
▲ 15.3% all-time
Raw
$311
▲ 15.3% all-time
Sealed
$1,151
▲ 64.4% all-time
PSA 10 / PSA 9 (avg.) / Raw ungraded near-mint / Sealed product. Live snapshot from verified sold listings across major marketplaces.
Base Set 1st Edition#16PSA 10 Gem Mint
Zapdos Base Set 1st Edition PSA 10 Price History
Live PSA 10 Gem Mint price tracking for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Zapdos (#16). Data sourced from eBay, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect via the price guide.
Current PSA 10 Market Avg
$8,320
+39.8% over the last 12 monthsCompare Zapdos Variants
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Zapdos was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
All-Time High
$9,150
Feb 2026
All-Time Low
$4,440
May 2024
Since Mar 2021
-6.6%
total return
Avg Monthly Price
$6,515
63 months tracked
Recent Sales Avg
$6,466
30 listings tracked
Recent Sales Range
$3,550–$12,500
low to high
PSA 10 Monthly Price History
Monthly average PSA 10 Gem Mint price for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Zapdos (#16). Data covers Mar 2021 – May 2026.
Recent Gem Mint Sales
| Date Sold | Price | Grade | Source | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | $1,140 | CGC 10 | eBay | ZAPDOS BASE SET – 1ST EDITION HOLO 16/102 POKEMON CGC 10 |
| 2025-10-24 | $12,500 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION SHADOWLESS #16 ZAPDOS HOLO PSA 10 #16 |
| 2025-09-23 | $7,895 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON GAME 1ST ED #16 ZAPDOS-HOLO PSA 10 #16 |
| 2025-09-15 | $10,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | POKEMON PSA 10 GEM MINT ZAPDOS 1ST EDITION SHADOWLESS BASE SET HOLO CARD 16/102 #16 |
| 2025-09-11 | $8,400 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon ZAPDOS Base Set 1st Edition Holo Vintage PSA 10 #16 |
| 2025-08-03 | $6,515 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Rare #16 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-08-03 | $6,500 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Rare #16 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-07-29 | $2,375 | CGC 10 | eBay | (PSA) CGC 10 ZAPDOS 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set Holo Pokemon Card GEM #16 #16 |
| 2025-07-04 | $7,200 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokémon PSA 10 1st Edition Zapdos Shadowless Base Set Holo #16 #16 |
| 2025-06-23 | $6,950 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Rare #16 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-04-27 | $2,205 | CGC 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Rare #16 CGC 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-04-21 | $5,561 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Pokémon TCG Zapdos Base Set 16/102 Holo Rare Shadowless 1st Edition #16 |
| 2025-03-19 | $10,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless 16/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint 16/102 |
| 2025-02-19 | $1,900 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION ZAPDOS CGC 10 |
| 2025-02-17 | $5,950 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Rare #16 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-01-12 | $3,000 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #16 ZAPDOS CGC-HOLO 10 |
| 2024-12-27 | $3,250 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Zapdos 16/102 1st Edition HOLO RARE Base Set Pokemon Card 001 #001 |
| 2024-12-07 | $3,500 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET SHADOWLESS 1ST EDITION HOLO ZAPDOS #16 CGC 10 GEM MINT #16 |
| 2024-10-21 | $4,006 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon PSA 10 Zapdos Base Set 16/102 Holo 1st Edition Rare 016/102 |
| 2024-09-22 | $2,550 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Zapdos 16/102 1st Edition HOLO RARE Base Set Pokemon Card 001 |
| 2024-09-16 | $4,450 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON GAME 1ST ED #16 ZAPDOS-HOLO PSA 10 |
| 2024-08-10 | $2,500 | CGC 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Rare #16 CGC 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-07-14 | $6,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon PSA 10 Zapdos 1st edition Base Set Holo Gem Mint English #16 |
| 2024-06-17 | $6,156 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition 16/102 Zapdos Holo PSA 10 GEM MINT 16/102 |
| 2024-06-07 | $8,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition 16/102 Zapdos Holo PSA 10 GEM MINT 16/102 |
| 2024-05-20 | $4,275 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1st Edition HOLO Zapdos 1999 Pokemon Base Set 16/102 English 16/102 |
| 2024-05-19 | $4,605 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon PSA 10 Zapdos 1st edition Base Set Gem Mint English #16 |
| 2024-04-01 | $3,550 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo #16 PSA 10 Vintage Rare #16 |
| 2024-04-01 | $5,400 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Zapdos Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Rare #16 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-02-28 | $1,795 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Zapdos 16/102 1st Edition HOLO RARE Base Set Pokemon Card 021 |
| 2024-01-01 | $4,516 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT Zapdos 16/102 1st Edition Base Set HOLO RARE Pokemon Card |
| 2023-10-26 | $4,946 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1st Edition HOLO Zapdos 1999 Pokemon Base Set 16/102 English 16/102 |
| 2023-09-11 | $4,800 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1st Edition HOLO Zapdos 1999 Pokemon Game Base Set 16/102 |
| 2023-05-08 | $5,756 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT Zapdos 16/102 1st Edition HOLO Base Set Pokemon Card CS4-431 |
| 2023-01-17 | $6,835 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Psa 10 Base Set 1st edition shadowless holo zapdos 16/102 ! GEM MINT ! |
| 2022-12-27 | $5,600 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless #16 Zapdos – Holo PSA 10 GEM MINT #16 |
| 2021-07-25 | $8,999 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Zapdos #16 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2021-06-27 | $4,494 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Zapdos #16 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2021-05-16 | $7,267 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Zapdos #16 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2021-04-25 | $6,850 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Holo Zapdos #16 PSA 10 GEM MINT |
40 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 1st Edition)
Legendary Bird Lightning-type. 90 HP with the Thunder and Thundershock attacks.
The 1st Edition print is the most coveted variant of the 1999 Base Set. It carries the “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork and lacks the drop-shadow border (“shadowless”). Wizards of the Coast printed 1st Edition copies for only the first few weeks of the U.S. release before transitioning to subsequent runs.
How to identify a 1st Edition Zapdos:
- “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box
- No drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”)
- WotC copyright at the bottom
- 1999 copyright date
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Zapdos Base Set 1st Edition worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $8,320. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $3,550 to $12,500. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Zapdos is a 1st Edition?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the 1st Edition variant are: “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box, no drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”).
- Is 1st Edition 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.