WOTC · 1999
Zapdos 16/102
Base Set · 1999
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What is Zapdos 16/102 worth?
The Zapdos 16/102 is a Base Set 1999 graded card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $123 to $280. PSA 8 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $130.
Before you buy
Confirm the exact edition and card number, verify the slab certification with the grader, inspect centering and surface quality, then compare recorded sales and current asking prices.
The Zapdos 16/102 in context
Why collectors care
Zapdos closes out the Base Set holo run at 16/102 and is one of the three legendary birds, which gives it demand from character collectors as well as set builders. Legendary-bird holos consistently outperform the mid-tier Base Set holos.
How to identify it
Number 16/102, the last of the sixteen Base Set holos. Note the catalog also contains the Fossil Zapdos at 15/62 -- a different card from a different set with different artwork.
Common mistakes
Mixing up the Base Set Zapdos (16/102) with the Fossil Zapdos (15/62). Also watch for Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection reprints listed without the set named.
Grade considerations
The bright yellow cover art shows edge whitening clearly against the border, and centering is the usual grade-limiter. Gem copies of the legendary birds command a solid premium over the mid-tier holos.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 24, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | 1 | $280 | N/A |
| CGC 9 | 2 | $168 | $155 to $180 |
| PSA 8 | 3 | $130 | $123 to $150 |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-24. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CGC 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| PSA 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Zapdos 16/102 value FAQ
What is Zapdos 16/102 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $123 to $280.
What grade sells most often for Zapdos 16/102?+
PSA 8 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 3 sales and a recent median around $130.
What is the highest median grade for Zapdos 16/102?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $168. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Zapdos 16/102 worth grading?+
For this card, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
Listed now on eBay
Search current eBay listingsLast recorded sales
Historical graded 1st Edition Base Set sales on eBayNewest recorded sale: 2026-09-21. 1st Edition and Unlimited are different prints; confirm which one a slab is before buying.
1st Edition range: $270 to $3,400 across 6 sales
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