# Zapdos #016/102

The Zapdos (#016/102, Base Set, 1999) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.1/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/zapdos-base-set-016-102-holo

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #016/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $57

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 7.1 / 10
- Average corners: 7.6
- Average edges: 7.8
- Average surface: 7.2
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 14% | $57 |
| 8.5 | 14% | $57 |
| 8 | 29% | $54 |
| 7 | 14% | $53 |
| 6 & below | 29% | $54 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 29% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 29% of scans
- Artwork (Front): 29% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Zapdos carries a market value of $57. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $57, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zapdos worth?

The Zapdos from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Zapdos cards get?

Across 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Zapdos averages a 7.1/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.6, edges 7.8, surface 7.2, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Zapdos?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Zapdos cards are Whitening (29% of scans), Whitening (Front) (29% of scans), Artwork (Front) (29% of scans).

### Is the Zapdos worth grading?

Whether the Zapdos is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app