# Zapdos ex #202/165

The Zapdos ex (#202/165, SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 2023) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.6/10 grade (EX-MT), with 40% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $49.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/zapdos-ex-sv-scarlet-violet-151-202-165-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV: Scarlet & Violet 151
- Number: #202/165
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 22, 2023
- Set size: 215 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $49
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +5.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 6.6 / 10
- Average corners: 8.1
- Average edges: 6.9
- Average surface: 6.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 40%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 40% | $105 |
| 9 | 20% | $107 |
| 6 & below | 40% | $99 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 20% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 20% of scans
- Full Card (Lidar Confirmed Structural Warp: 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Zapdos ex carries a market value of $49. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $105, about 2.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zapdos ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Zapdos ex from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 currently carries a market value of about $49. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Zapdos ex cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Zapdos ex averages a 6.6/10 overall grade. 40% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.1, edges 6.9, surface 6.5, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Zapdos ex cards are Whitening (20% of scans), Whitening (Front) (20% of scans), Full Card (Lidar Confirmed Structural Warp (20% of scans).

### Is the Zapdos ex worth grading?

Whether the Zapdos ex 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