Zapdos
SM8a: Dark Order · #003 Japanese

Zapdos

Zapdos is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from SM8a: Dark Order (#003). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.34 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2018. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.

SM8a: Dark Order set collectorsRarity-focused collectorsPrice-conscious comp shoppers
Market (USD) $1.34
Cardmarket trend
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Zapdos suits collectors working on SM8a: Dark Order who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Zapdos from SM8a: Dark Order?

Zapdos is a Pokémon TCG card in SM8a: Dark Order numbered 003. Zapdos from SM8a: Dark Order should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Zapdos worth today?

Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.34 for Zapdos. Low and high spread varies by finish. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

SetSM8a: Dark Order
Number003
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$1.34
Cardmarket EUR
Holofoil $0.89

How collectible is Zapdos?

Zapdos is listed as Rare in SM8a: Dark Order. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What are the key details for Zapdos?

Catalog fields: set SM8a: Dark Order, rarity Rare. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

Cactaur's take

Zapdos from SM8a: Dark Order should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.

Pros

  • Zapdos is catalogued as Rare printing in SM8a: Dark Order, making set and number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $1.34.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $1.34 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

How much is Zapdos worth?

Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.34 for ungraded Zapdos from SM8a: Dark Order. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.

What set is Zapdos from?

Zapdos is listed in SM8a: Dark Order as card #003. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

How rare is Zapdos?

Our catalog lists Zapdos as Rare in SM8a: Dark Order. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.

Is Zapdos good for collectors or players?

Zapdos is primarily a collector reference in SM8a: Dark Order. Compare finish and centering if you are buying graded or sealed-collection copies. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

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Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-12. Last updated: 2026-06-12.