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Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 (Pokemon Base Set)
Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $355.75 raw (Near Mint) and $8,800 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $213–$302 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $355.75 | $213 – $302 |
| Lightly Played | $284.60 | $171 – $242 |
| Moderately Played | $213.45 | $128 – $181 |
| Heavily Played | $142.30 | $85 – $121 |
| Damaged | $88.94 | $53 – $76 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $8,800 | $5,280 – $7,480 |
| PSA 9.5 | $3,053 | $1,832 – $2,595 |
| PSA 9 | $2,009 | $1,205 – $1,707 |
| PSA 8 | $1,088 | $653 – $925 |
| PSA 7 | $761 | $457 – $647 |
| BGS 10 | $11,439 | $6,863 – $9,723 |
| CGC 10 | $1,905 | $1,143 – $1,619 |
| SGC 10 | $5,280 | $3,168 – $4,488 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $213–$302 | $0 | $0 | $213–$302 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $355.75 | −$47.14 | −$0.00 | $308.61 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $337.96 | −$36.80 | −$0.00 | $301.16 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $8,800 | $7,591 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $2,009 | $1,699 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $1,088 | $901 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $356 | $266 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Zapdos [1st Edition] #16
The Zapdos [1st Edition] #16 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $355.75. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $8,800. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.