---
title: "Zapdos ex 202/198 (151) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/zapdos-ex-202-165/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Zapdos ex 202/198 (151): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## 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.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | — | 2 | $129.99 (2026-09-24) | $129.99 (2026-09-24) | 24,677 |
| Special Illustration Rare | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $89.99 (2026-09-25) | $89.99 (2026-09-25) | 8,705 |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 8 | $89.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/115109373/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $129.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/114294728/psa) |
| 2026-09-23 | Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $104.69 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/132249441/psa) |

## How to identify each version

- **Special Illustration Rare**: Use the English Scarlet & Violet—151 set name, collector number 202/165, Special Illustration Rare rarity, Zapdos ex name, and the Shiburingaru illustration. Keep it separate from Zapdos ex 145/165, 192/165, promo versions, Japanese 151, and other languages.

**Identity note:** Seed identity is consistent; set naming normalized to Scarlet & Violet—151 and full collector number recorded as 202/165.

## Why this card matters

Zapdos 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.

## Identifying the exact version

The 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Any Zapdos ex from 151 can be used as a comp. **What the evidence says:** Zapdos ex has multiple 151-related printings and product appearances; 202/165 SIR must be kept separate under ch02 and ch03.
- **Myth:** Japanese 151 Zapdos ex SAR prices establish the English price. **What the evidence says:** Language and release are separate identity fields. Japanese sales can be context, but not a direct English comp under ch03.
- **Myth:** The PSA population is the number of copies in existence. **What the evidence says:** Population is a graded-copy count only, not a print run or census of raw cards, per ch02.
- **Myth:** A PSA 10 sale is a raw-card value. **What the evidence says:** A PSA 10 sale is a slabbed-grade comp. Raw value requires raw sold comps or a grading probability model with costs, per ch03 and ch04.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 Zapdos ex 202/165 worth?

Opened PSA comparable rows show PSA 10 eBay sales of $385.00 on 2026-09-25, $399.00 on 2026-09-24, and $405.00 on 2026-09-24.

### How many PSA 10 Zapdos ex 202/165 copies exist?

Conduit reported 14,164 PSA 10 copies out of 49,575 PSA-graded copies as of 2026-09-16.

### How many PSA 9 Zapdos ex 202/165 copies exist?

Conduit reported 24,677 PSA 9 copies as of 2026-09-16.

### How do I tell 202/165 from other Zapdos ex cards?

Check for English Scarlet & Violet—151, collector number 202/165, Special Illustration Rare treatment, and the matching Zapdos artwork.

### Is the 151 Zapdos ex Collection the same thing as this card?

No; the Collection is a sealed product event, while this record is for the set card Zapdos ex 202/165 SIR.

### Does a PSA cert lookup prove the slab is genuine?

No; it supports the identity check, but PSA warns that valid cert numbers can be copied, so the physical slab and photos still need inspection.

## Sources

1. [Scarlet & Violet—151](https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/scarlet-violet-151) (Pokemon.com)
2. [Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 Card List](https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/trading-card-game/checklist/mew_web_cardlist_en.pdf) (Pokemon.com)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 127401075](https://www.psacard.com/cert/127401075/psa) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 114294728](https://www.psacard.com/cert/114294728/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 115109373](https://www.psacard.com/cert/115109373/psa) (PSA)
6. [Zapdos EX Special Illustration Rare, 151 #202: PSA Population and Prices](https://conduitcards.com/gem-rates/card/zapdos-ex-special-illustration-rare-151-202-9603035) (Conduit Cards)
7. [Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards?](https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002068953-Did-I-purchase-fake-or-counterfeit-cards) (Pokemon Support)
8. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Zapdos ex 202/198 (151). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/zapdos-ex-202-165/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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