Zapdos ex · Scarlet & Violet 151, what to know.
About the Zapdos ex card
Numbered 202 of 207 in Scarlet & Violet 151, released in September 2023, Zapdos ex is a Special Illustration Rare, a Basic Lightning-type carrying 200 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Zapdos ex needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Shiburingaru.
What is Zapdos ex worth?
Zapdos ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet 151's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet 151 holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Zapdos ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Zapdos ex, surface is the grade cap. The lightning foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Zapdos ex
For Zapdos ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Zapdos ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Zapdos ex holo for any raw purchase.
