# Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 — resale value

**Zapdos [1st Edition] #16** is worth about **$360** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$8,666.69**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $360 |
| Grade 9 | $1943 |
| PSA 10 | $8667 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Rising · +13%.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DPokemon%2520Zapdos%25201st%2520Edition%2520Base%2520Set%2520Card%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DPokemon%2520Zapdos%25201st%2520Edition%2520Base%2520Set%2520Card%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Pokémon |
| Set | Pokémon Base Set |
| 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.

## FAQ

**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.

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