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Zapdos
- Number
- SM159
- Illustrator
- Misa Tsutsui
- Energy
- Lightning
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
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, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $19.15, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
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.
Prices USD 13 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Zapdos
Zapdos FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Zapdos from SM Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $19.15. 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?
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 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. This specific card (#SM159 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Zapdos?
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 SM 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.