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Zapdos ex
- 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, 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, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $133.59, 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.
Prices USD 11 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Zapdos ex
Zapdos ex FAQ
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How much is Zapdos ex from Nintendo Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $133.59. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Zapdos ex?
This printing is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than 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.
Where can I buy Zapdos ex?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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.