Zapdos 42/108
Pokemon card from Evolutions · released Nov 2, 2016
Zapdos is a Rare Lightning-type Basic Pokemon card, number 42/108 in Evolutions (released Nov 2, 2016), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$7.74 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$6.81 to ~$7.74, up 13.7%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$6.85 | ~$3.00 | ~$6.76 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$7.74 | ~$3.87 | ~$7.50 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Evolutions |
| Number | 42/108 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 110 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number42/108Card 42 of the 108 in the main Evolutions list.
- Set symbol
The small Evolutions symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Thunder90This Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Thunderbolt170Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Resistance: Fighting -20 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Zapdos printings
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All Zapdos cards · Evolutions price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.