# Zapdos #23/53

The Zapdos (#23/53, WoTC Promo, 1999) is a promo Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $16.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/zapdos-wotc-promo-23-53-matte

## Card details

- Set: WoTC Promo
- Number: #23/53
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Promo
- Finish: Matte

## Market price

- Current raw value: $16

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 100% | $16 |

### Most common condition issues

- Sharp: 100% of scans
- Light Whitening: 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Zapdos carries a market value of $16. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $16, 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?

A raw (ungraded) Zapdos from WoTC Promo currently carries a market value of about $16. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Zapdos cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Zapdos averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 8.5, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Zapdos cards are Sharp (100% of scans), Light Whitening (100% 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