Zapdos ex is card 145/165 in Scarlet & Violet — 151, the fan-favorite set that reimagined the original Kanto Pokédex. As a Double Rare with the classic legendary bird front and center, it's one of the set's most-searched cards — and like everything in 151, it also exists in premium versions higher up the rarity ladder.
Zapdos ex prices right now
These are the cheapest live, in-stock copies at local card stores tracked by TCGseek — real listings with real conditions, updated continuously:
| Card | Condition | Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galarian Zapdos · Evolving Skies | HP · foil | NUTMEG GAMES | $0.20 |
| Galarian Zapdos (082/203) (SWSH07) — Moderately Played - Holofoil | MP · foil | Second City Games | $0.25 |
| Zapdos [TWM - 065/167] — Near Mint / English / Holofoil | NM · foil | Indy Card Shop | $0.25 |
| Team Rocket's Zapdos · Destined Rivals | NM · foil | Pulp Fiction Comics & Games | $0.25 |
| Zapdos · Twilight Masquerade | NM · foil | Darkwater Games | $0.25 |
| Zapdos · Twilight Masquerade | LP · foil | Darkwater Games | $0.25 |
| Zapdos · Twilight Masquerade | NM · foil | Gamers Grove | $0.30 |
| Zapdos [TWM - 065/167] — Near Mint / English / Holofoil | NM · foil | The Hub TCG | $0.30 |
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Why prices differ so much between copies
Three things drive the spread you see above:
- Version. The regular Double Rare (145/165) is the affordable one. Full-art and special illustration versions of 151 cards command large premiums — check the card number in the listing title to know which version you're looking at.
- Condition. Near Mint (NM) vs. Lightly Played (LP) vs. Moderately Played (MP) moves price significantly. Local store listings state the condition explicitly, which is exactly what you want when buying singles.
- The store. Different shops price at different times against a moving market. That's why comparing live local listings routinely finds copies below the big-marketplace price — especially once you skip shipping by buying nearby.
About Scarlet & Violet 151
The 151 set (code MEW, released 2023) covers the original 151 Pokémon and stays in high demand well past release — nostalgia sets age well. Zapdos ex sits alongside Articuno and Moltres as the legendary bird chase cards in the main numbering. If you're building the set, live local listings are the budget-friendly way to pick up the ex cards one at a time.
Prices on this page come from live inventory at local stores — check the store directory to find tracked shops near you.