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Zapdos - SM Black Star Promos (#SM159)

Pokémon Basic Promo HP 110
TCGplayer market reference
$17.98
holofoil
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Number
SM159
Illustrator
Misa Tsutsui
Energy
Lightning
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
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Zapdos - SM Black Star Promos

Zapdos is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by Misa Tsutsui. It sits at card number SM159 in the SM Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 110 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $17.98. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Zapdos has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SM159 in SM Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 47Average

Weak icon status.

Market Heat 54

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 62

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$17.98 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$17.98
Low
$16.97
Oct 2026
High
$19.34
Apr 2026
Avg
$17.49
Days tracked
187
data points
Change
-7.0%
since first tracked
Tracked since Apr 25, 2026 · 187 data points
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Zapdos FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Zapdos from SM Black Star Promos worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $17.98. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Zapdos?

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 has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Zapdos?

Misa Tsutsui illustrated this card. See Misa Tsutsui'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 released?

The SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017, so this card (#SM159 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Zapdos?

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 Zapdos legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.