1999 Base Set Zapdos Holo #16 PSA 8

Pokémon Base Set Zapdos Holo #16/102 — PSA 8 NM-MT

Zapdos is one of the three Legendary Bird Pokémon from the original 102-card WOTC Base Set — the set that launched the entire English-language Pokémon TCG in 1999. As card #16/102, this Holographic Rare features the iconic electric-type Legendary with its signature jagged yellow feathers crackling against a dark, starry backdrop — one of the most visually striking pieces of Ken Sugimori-inspired art in the entire vintage Pokémon catalog.

• Set: 1999 Pokémon Base Set Unlimited — the foundational WOTC release, printed by Wizards of the Coast and never to be reprinted in this form again
• Grade: PSA 8 NM-MT — sharp corners, clean holo surface, strong centering
• PSA Population (Unlimited Holo): 4,462 PSA 8s out of a total pop of 17,520 — the single largest grade bucket, confirming this is the collector's sweet spot between value and quality
• Recent comps: PSA 8s have sold on eBay auction for $130–$172 across recent months, with the most recent hammer at $153.50

The 1999 Base Set Zapdos Holo is a cornerstone of any serious vintage Pokémon collection — a Legendary Bird locked in a PSA slab at a grade that delivers genuine NM-MT presentation without the PSA 9 premium. Own the original. Own it certified.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.