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Zapdos ex - Nintendo Black Star Promos (#33)
- Number
- 33
- Illustrator
- K. Hoshiba
- Energy
- Lightning
Zapdos ex - Nintendo Black Star Promos
Zapdos ex is a Promo Pokémon card from the Nintendo Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by K. Hoshiba. It sits at card number 33 in the Nintendo Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Basic, EX subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $134.99, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Zapdos ex has been printed 6 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#33 in Nintendo Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 43Average
Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 1 active listing · updated 8051m ago
Market price history
Other printings of Zapdos ex
Zapdos ex FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Zapdos ex from Nintendo Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $134.99 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Zapdos ex?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Zapdos ex has been printed 6 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Zapdos ex?
K. Hoshiba illustrated this card. See K. Hoshiba's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Zapdos ex released?
The Nintendo Black Star Promos set released in 2003, so this card (#33 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Zapdos ex?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Nintendo Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.