Zapdos EX #204 Value
Japanese Scarlet & Violet 151 · Card 204
Zapdos EX #204 comes from the Japanese Scarlet & Violet 151 set, that nostalgic run that brought the original 151 Pokemon back into the spotlight with clean, modern artwork. It's the kind of card that gets collectors talking, a fan favorite legendary bird with real chase appeal. If you're trying to pin down Zapdos EX value, the short answer is that raw copies sit at $104, with graded versions climbing from there depending on condition.
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Zapdos EX price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 16,723 graded copies exist — only 14,335 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $104 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $194 | 14,335 |
| Grade 9 | $100 | 1,746 |
| Grade 8 | $91 | 365 |
| Grade 7 | $58 | 143 |
| Grade 6 | $58 | 90 |
| Grade 5 | $46 | 34 |
| Grade 4 | $39 | 3 |
| Grade 3 | $33 | 4 |
| Grade 2 | $30 | 3 |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Zapdos EX — collector's take
Is Zapdos EX worth grading?
So is it worth grading? A PSA 10 Zapdos EX runs $194, which works out to about 1.9 times what you'd get for a raw copy, so the jump is real but not massive. The catch is that gem mint isn't easy to hit on every card, and a Grade 9 actually comes in at $100, just under raw value, which tells you how much the market rewards that perfect 10 specifically. Grading costs money and time, and there's no guarantee your copy comes back at a 10, so weigh the fee against what a 9 or lower would actually net you before you send it in.
How rare is it?
Looking at the numbers, 16,723 copies of Zapdos EX have been graded total, and a striking 14,335 of those are PSA 10s. That means gem mint copies make up the large majority of the graded population, which is honestly good news if you're chasing a 10 since the print run seems to grade well, but it also means a PSA 10 doesn't carry the scarcity premium you might expect from a tougher card. The real separation in value comes from that raw to graded gap rather than from population alone.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's tracking actually earns its keep, since we don't just quote a price guide, we watch real pack rips happen. Zapdos EX has been pulled 91 times across courtyard, collector-crypt, and tilt-rips, with the biggest recorded pull landing at $465. We've also seen it turn up in products like Elemental Legends: Fire & Electric, the Pokemon Platinum Pack, Pokemon Master Pack, Anime Pop Culture Gacha, and the Elite Pokemon Gacha Pack. Worth remembering though, opening packs is a gamble and most rips don't come out ahead, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than an expectation.
Questions people ask
How much is Zapdos EX worth?
A raw, ungraded Zapdos EX #204 currently sits at $104. If you get it graded, a Grade 9 comes in around $100, while a PSA 10 climbs to $194, which is about 1.9 times the raw price.
Is Zapdos EX worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 nearly doubles the raw value at $194 versus $104. Just know that a Grade 9 actually sits at $100, close to raw, so the real payoff is landing that gem mint 10, and grading fees plus the risk of a lower grade are worth thinking through first.
What set is Zapdos EX from?
Zapdos EX #204 is part of the Japanese Scarlet & Violet 151 set, the release that revisited the original 151 Pokemon with fresh artwork. It's become a popular card among collectors drawn to that throwback theme.
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