Zapdos 1st Edition Holographic Fossil Set (15/62)
Wizards of the Coast (WotC) under license from Nintendo · Collectibles > Trading Card Games > Pokémon
Era / Decade
1999 (Released October 1999) - Early WotC Era
Material
Cardstock with holographic foil layer; displayed in a plastic screw-down or snap-fit case within a red plastic base.
Condition
Good to Very Good. The card displays potential 'silvering' on edges and some surface scratches on the foil. Corner wear is visible through the case. Needs removal from case for definitive grade.
Demand Level
Strong. Vintage 1st Edition holographic cards remain the blue-chip assets of the Pokémon hobby.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
Low (MP): $40-$60 | Mid (LP): $75-$110 | High (Graded PSA 8+): $250-$800+
Estimated Retail Value
$3.00 - $5.00 (Original 1999 MSRP for a booster pack containing 11 cards)
Comparable Sales
Raw (ungraded) copies in similar Lightly Played condition recently sold on eBay for $85-$105. PSA 9 Mint copies fetch over $400.
Description
Authentic 1st Edition Zapdos Holo from the 1999 Fossil Set. Features iconic Ken Sugimori/Mitsuhiro Arita art with a distinctive '1st Edition' stamp on the left center. This is number 15/62 in the set. The card is currently housed in a themed display stand featuring TCG energy symbols.
Key Features
1st Edition Stamp, Holographic foil, Fossil expansion rarity, 'Wizards of the Coast' vintage production, High nostalgia and collector demand.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font kerning; '1st Edition' stamp alignment; correct copyright dates (1995, 96, 98, 99); authentic star symbol for rarity. Confidence Level: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible edge whitening on bottom corners; surface scratches on the holographic window; possible bowing from improper storage; case itself appears scuffed.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for targeted reach), TCGPlayer (best for market pricing), or Heritage Auctions (if professionally graded PSA 9 or 10).
Selling Tips
Remove from the rigid plastic display and place in a soft Penny Sleeve and Toploader immediately to prevent more scratches. Use 'Macro' photography to show the holo pattern and the back edges clearly. Mention '15/62' and '1st Edition' in title.