japan-arb · holo
Zapdos
Beat of the Frontier (JP) · #100 · Japanese · released 2009
Raw market price
$248est.
90 days
▲ 300%
Why this card matters
pop
2009 JP-only set limits reprint risk, but graded pop is near-zero with comps at $0–$3, suggesting low collector pursuit rather than locked-up supply.
demand
Zapdos is a beloved Gen 1 legendary with enduring fan pull, but Platinum-era Beat of the Frontier holds no special cultural gravity vs. Base Set or VMAX peaks.
artist
Platinum-era holo finish is clean but unremarkable; no artist prestige signal available without credited name. Art appeal is era-standard, not a standout driver.
catalyst
0% 30d momentum, graded comps at $0–$3 vs. raw ask of $248 is a massive disconnect. No graded pop growth, no hype event. Conviction-breaking data.
Graded comps on record
$3
PSA 10
$1
PSA 8
$1
PSA 6
$0
CGC 9
$0
CGC 5.5
$0
CGC 5
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.