Zapdos [1999-2000] #16

Pokemon Base Set · #16 · Jun 1995

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Raw Price

$18.20

Expected Value

$341.46

Net Profit

$926.80

Gem Rate

6.2%

ROI

+2792%

Sales / Yr

The gem rate is only 6% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. Only 37 sales per year — it may take time to find a buyer at full price.

Best Tier for Flipping

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Factors in grading cost, turnaround time, and compounding — how fast you can reinvest profits into the next flip.

Profitability by Grading Company

Company	Best Tier	Gem Rate	Pop	10s	Cost	EV	Net Profit	ROI
PSA	PSA Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
BGS	BGS Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
CGC	CGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
SGC	SGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
TAG	TAG Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%

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Price by Grade

Raw

$18.20

BGS 10

$1,560.00

$1,375.00

PSA 10

$1,200.00

BGS 9.5

$1,100.00

CGC 10

$960.00

SGC 10

$720.00

$90.03

$84.26

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6.2%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+2 graded in 30 days

+3 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (146 total graded)

146Total

PSA 1096.2%

PSA 92919.9%

PSA 83322.6%

PSA 72819.2%

Below 74732.2%