{"product_id":"zapdos-ex-202-165-sv-scarlet-violet-151-mew-psa-10","title":"Zapdos ex - 202\/165 - SV: Scarlet \u0026 Violet 151 (MEW) PSA 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZapdos ex #202\/165 — Special Illustration Rare — Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151 — PSA 10 Gem Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of slab serious Pokémon TCG collectors build display cases around. \nZapdos ex 202\/165 crackles with energy: as one of the original Legendary Birds, Zapdos has always had lightning-level popularity, and this Special Illustration Rare version takes things to the next level.\n \nThe dynamic artwork shows Zapdos mid-flight alongside its counterparts Articuno and Moltres — a true three-for-one in a single frame.\n \nIllustration credit goes to artist Shiburingaru.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPokémon 151 represents the first complete Kanto collection in TCG history, featuring all 151 original Pokémon in Pokédex order. Released September 22, 2023, this cultural phenomenon unites nostalgic millennials with new collectors.\n \nThe set commands premium pricing because it taps into a uniquely deep well of nostalgia — the first time all 151 original Pokémon have appeared together in a single TCG set since the early WOTC days, driving demand from collectors who hadn't touched the hobby in years.\n \nThe overall SIR pull rate sits at 1 in 32 packs, and with multiple SIRs competing in the set, landing \u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e Zapdos requires serious luck.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zapdos ex — #202\/165 — Special Illustration Rare (SIR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet 151 (MEW) — September 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 10 Gem Mint — flawless centering, surfaces, edges, and corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbility:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nVoltaic Float — if this Pokémon has any Lightning Energy attached, it has no retreat cost.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw market comp:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nRaw Near Mint copies have been trending upward, with recent sales at $122.\n PSA 10 slabs carry a meaningful premium above that floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemand trend:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nThe #202\/165 SIR is among Zapdos ex's biggest short-term price movers across all tracked formats.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe set's cultural significance drives sustained demand that keeps prices elevated beyond typical modern sets.\n A PSA 10 puts this card in its absolute best state — authenticated, protected, and wall-display ready. For the collector building out a Legendary Birds showcase or a master-grade SV151 slab run, this is the one to own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49010779291900,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/zapdos-ex-202-165-sv-scarlet-violet-151-mew-psa-10-normalized.png?v=1780430373","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/zapdos-ex-202-165-sv-scarlet-violet-151-mew-psa-10","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}