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Zapdos ex
151 · 202/198
Zapdos ex 202/198 (Special Illustration Rare, PSA 9): last verified sale $129.99 on Sep 24, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/zapdos-ex-202-165/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Zapdos ex 202/198 (Special Illustration Rare, PSA 8): last verified sale $89.99 on Sep 25, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/zapdos-ex-202-165/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 3 verified sales of the Zapdos ex 202/198 (151) as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $89.99 for a Special Illustration Rare PSA 8 on September 25, 2026 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $129.99 for a Special Illustration Rare PSA 9 on September 24, 2026 at eBay.
Updated · Only verified or cross-checked sales count · How we verify · Data: Markdown, JSON
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 8 · cert 165799133 | $89.99 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA comparable row; source does not state buyer premium. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 124530534 | $385.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA comparable row; source does not state buyer premium. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 132066024 | $129.99 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer PSA comparable row; source does not state buyer premium. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 167837007 | $405.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA comparable row; source does not state buyer premium. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 153572337 | $399.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA comparable row; source does not state buyer premium. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 172755564 | $104.69 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA comparable row; source does not state buyer premium. | Cross-checked | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 3 sales were excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Raw-condition estimates
Raw-condition estimates from Scrydex based on TCGplayer marketplace data, updated Sep 27, 2026. The method is not published, so these are shown separately and never used in CardVolume’s market price, which comes only from documented sales. Raw estimates are not comparable with graded sale prices.
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $78.51 | $84.21 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $74.72 | $79.87 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $73.10 | $83.30 | — | |
| Raw · HP | $56.99 | $74.49 | — | |
| Raw · DM | $999.99 | $59.57 | — |
Data: Scrydex. Provider estimates are not sales records.
Price chart
Special Illustration Rare · PSA 9
Special Illustration Rare · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare | PSA | 10 | 14,164 | Sep 16, 2026 | Open |
| Special Illustration Rare | PSA | 9 | 24,677 | Sep 16, 2026 | Open |
| Special Illustration Rare | PSA | 8 | 8,705 | Sep 16, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Zapdos ex
Zapdos ex 202/165 is the English Special Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet—151. It is searched because it is one of the original 151 Pokemon illustration cards and is often compared with other 151 SIRs, which makes exact number and language separation important.
Why this card matters
Verified factZapdos ex 202/165 belongs to Scarlet & Violet—151, a set built around the original Kanto Pokedex order and a group of higher-rarity ex illustration cards. Pokemon’s official expansion page describes the product line and launch timing, while the official card list places Zapdos ex at 202/165. The card’s demand is connected to Zapdos, the 151 theme, and the SIR artwork, but those are identity facts rather than a reason to merge it with Japanese or promo Zapdos ex cards. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factThe English SIR is Zapdos ex 202/165 from Scarlet & Violet—151. The PSA label uses 2023 Pokemon MEW EN-151 #202 Zapdos ex Special Illustration Rare. Listings must be checked for the 202/165 number and English 151 set, because there are other Zapdos ex cards in the same product family, including lower-numbered set cards and promos. Japanese 151 and other-language SAR copies are separate variants and should not be used as English comps. [2][3][4]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisThe opened PSA pages show recent PSA 10, PSA 9, and PSA 8 sales as separate markets. PSA 10 rows in late September 2026 are several times higher than PSA 8 rows, while PSA 9 rows sit much closer to raw-card territory than top-grade territory. Population data also shows a large submitted base, so price differences should be explained through exact grade, eye appeal, and liquidity rather than a simple 'rare because low pop' claim. [3][4][5][6]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare a candidate copy with the official 151 checklist and an exact card reference before using it in valuation. Inspect the 202/165 number, English text, foil and texture, surface, corners, edges, back design, and seller photos. For slabs, verify that the PSA record matches the same card and grade, then still inspect the holder and card. Do not use destructive tests, and do not treat a copied cert number as proof of authenticity. [2][7][8]
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Sep 22, 2023 · same packs new productPokemon listed the Scarlet & Violet—151 Elite Trainer Box, Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box, Booster Bundle, Binder Collection, and Poster Collection launches for September 22, 2023. Source
- Oct 6, 2023 · same packs new productPokemon listed additional Scarlet & Violet—151 products for October 6, 2023, including the Ultra-Premium Collection and Collection—Zapdos ex. Source
“Reprint” can mean four different things; each affects a different pool of substitutes. Read more
Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 Zapdos ex 202/165 worth?
How many PSA 10 Zapdos ex 202/165 copies exist?
How many PSA 9 Zapdos ex 202/165 copies exist?
How do I tell 202/165 from other Zapdos ex cards?
Is the 151 Zapdos ex Collection the same thing as this card?
Does a PSA cert lookup prove the slab is genuine?
Sources
- Scarlet & Violet—151 — Pokemon.com (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 Card List — Pokemon.com (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 127401075 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 114294728 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 115109373 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Zapdos EX Special Illustration Rare, 151 #202: PSA Population and Prices — Conduit Cards (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokemon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No opened raw sale was included under the batch standard.
- The exact factory print run is not established.
- Some third-party card-detail pages identify Shiburingaru as illustrator; the official checklist source used here establishes number and set, while illustrator should be rechecked against the physical card face if needed.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
