Zapdos SM Black Star Promos Promo Pokémon card — value and price

Zapdos

SM Black Star Promos · Promo
Pokémon pkm:smp-SM159 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$20.22
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $13.89 – $27.52.
→ 0% · 5d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$18.57
Never pay above $19.48
Optimal sell
$21.76
Never sell below $20.68
Buy this card · aim to pay under $19.48
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
Penny sleevesToploaders

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $21.76 · never below $20.68. 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.
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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Common questions
How much is Zapdos worth?

Zapdos from SM Black Star Promos has a fair market value of about $20.22 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Zapdos?

List around $21.76 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $13.53 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Zapdos?

A disciplined buy target is about $18.57 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $19.48.

Where can I buy Zapdos?

Zapdos is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $20.22 and aim to pay under $19.48 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Zapdos?

Zapdos is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $19.48; paying near or below $18.57 keeps a margin of safety versus the $20.22 fair value.

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