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Zapdos - Roaring Skies (#23)
- Number
- 23
- Illustrator
- Hitoshi Ariga
- Energy
- Lightning
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Zapdos - Roaring Skies
Zapdos is a Rare Pokémon card from the Roaring Skies Pokémon TCG set, released 2015, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. It sits at card number 23 in the Roaring Skies checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $1.98. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Zapdos has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#23 in Roaring Skies) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 45Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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.
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Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $1.68 | ||
| RAW | $1.10 | ||
| RAW | $0.97 | ||
| RAW | $2.80 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.94 | ||
| RAW | $2.15 | ||
| RAW | $2.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.71 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.82 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $1.74 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.83 | ||
| RAW | $1.73 | ||
| RAW | $2.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.56 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $2.19 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.97 | ||
| RAW | $2.53 | ||
| RAW | $2.08 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.70 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.75 | ||
| RAW | $1.82 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $1.52 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.92 | ||
| RAW | $1.98 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $3.75 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.27 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.27 | ||
| RAW | $2.64 | ||
| RAW | $1.82 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.70 |
Other printings of Zapdos
Zapdos FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Zapdos from Roaring Skies worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $1.98. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. 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 standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" 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?
Hitoshi Ariga illustrated this card. See Hitoshi Ariga'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 Roaring Skies set released in 2015, so this card (#23 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.