What is the starting price for an ungraded Zapdos [1st Edition] #16?

An ungraded Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued at $360.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 sells for approximately $8667.

Is there a significant difference in price between ungraded and graded versions?

Yes, the difference is substantial; a Grade 9 copy is valued at $1943 compared to the ungraded price.

Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 value — Ungraded $360 · Grade 9 $1,943 · PSA 10 $8,667. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Base SetGame · Pokémon

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Used

$140

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Graded

$550

17 listings asking

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Value by grade

$360

Ungraded

5.4×

$1,943

Grade 9

24.1×

$8,667

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 24.1× raw.

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Which version do you have?

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.

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1st Edition— this pageZapdos [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 ↗

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

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PriceCharting — Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 (Pokémon Base Set)$360

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon
Card number: #16
Release date: June 1, 1995

Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $360. A Grade 9 copy runs about $1943, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $8667.

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	$360	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$1,943	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$8,667	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$9.99 / $392.27 / $1,775	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$1,775.00 (median $392.27).

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded Zapdos [1st Edition] #16?: An ungraded Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued at $360.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 sells for approximately $8667.
Is there a significant difference in price between ungraded and graded versions?: Yes, the difference is substantial; a Grade 9 copy is valued at $1943 compared to the ungraded price.