Zapdos Base Set 2 Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Zapdos

Base Set 2 · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base4-20 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$37.05
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $20.38 – $58.84.
▼ 11% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$33.40
Never pay above $35.41
Optimal sell
$41.23
Never sell below $38.30
Buy this card · aim to pay under $35.41
Find on eBay → TCGplayer → Buy on Amazon → Graded (PSA 10) →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $41.23 · never below $38.30. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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All Zapdos printings →More Base Set 2 →
Common questions
How much is Zapdos worth?

Zapdos from Base Set 2 has a fair market value of about $37.05 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Zapdos?

List around $41.23 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $30.47 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Zapdos?

A disciplined buy target is about $33.40 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $35.41.

Where can I buy Zapdos?

Zapdos is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $37.05 and aim to pay under $35.41 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Zapdos?

Zapdos is trending rising ~7% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $35.41; paying near or below $33.40 keeps a margin of safety versus the $37.05 fair value.

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