What is the typical value range for this Zapdos card?

Ungraded copies are listed around $20, whereas a Grade 9 copy is valued at $1851.

Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?

Yes, the difference between the ungraded price ($20) and the Grade 9 price ($1851) highlights the impact of condition.

Which set does this specific Zapdos card belong to?

This Zapdos card is from the Pokémon Base Set, specifically from the 1999-2000 release.

Zapdos [1999-2000] #16 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Zapdos [1999-2000] #16 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Zapdos [1999-2000] #16 value — Ungraded $20 · Grade 9 $1,851. Prices updated July 2026.

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For the lowest cost, grab the Standard Zapdos #16 for $33. The premium versions offer tangible value: 1st Edition commands a high price due to its original print run, while Shadowless adds scarcity. If you just want the card, buy Standard. If you are serious about collecting high-grade, scarce vintage pieces, the 1st Edition or Shadowless versions are worth the significant premium.

VersionUsedNewBuy

1st EditionZapdos [1st Edition] #16 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$360$8,667eBay ↗

ShadowlessZapdos [Shadowless] #16 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$89.7$3,355eBay ↗

StandardZapdos #16 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$33.43$1,575eBay ↗

1999-2000— this pageZapdos [1999-2000] #16 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$20—eBay ↗

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Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Zapdos [1999-2000] #16 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Zapdos [1999-2000] #16 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $20. A Grade 9 copy runs about $1851, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$20	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$1,851	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical value range for this Zapdos card?: Ungraded copies are listed around $20, whereas a Grade 9 copy is valued at $1851.
Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?: Yes, the difference between the ungraded price ($20) and the Grade 9 price ($1851) highlights the impact of condition.
Which set does this specific Zapdos card belong to?: This Zapdos card is from the Pokémon Base Set, specifically from the 1999-2000 release.