Zapdos 41 / 99 Pokemon Card from Next Destinies Set

About the Zapdos Pokémon Card

Zapdos is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Next Destinies set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 41/99 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Next Destinies set was released on February 8, 2012.

The card includes the flavor text: “A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.”.

Zapdos Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Zapdos

Card number: 41/99

Set: Next Destinies

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Rare Holo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 120

Artist: Ryo Ueda

Release date: February 8, 2012

National Pokédex number: 145

Why Collect the Zapdos Pokémon Card?

Zapdos is a solid addition to the Next Destinies set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Zapdos Pokémon Card

Zapdos was illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Zapdos Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Zapdos is about $6.03. Recent listings range from roughly $3.25 (low) to $91.88 (high), with a mid-point near $6.30. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Next Destinies set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Next Destinies set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Zapdos Pokémon Card

Whether Zapdos is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Zapdos Pokémon Card?

Rare Holo cards like Zapdos are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Zapdos

Zapdos appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 19 (around $413), Pokémon Rumble 8 (around $300) and Supreme Victors 150 (around