Galarian Zapdos #188

Galarian Zapdos #188 collector guide

About Galarian Zapdos #188

Galarian Zapdos is card #188 from Korean VSTAR Universe, a Korean-language release, released on December 2, 2022. It belongs to the Sword & Shield era (2020–2022), when the collecting boom pushed print runs to record levels. Ungraded, it ranks 61st of the 125 Korean VSTAR Universe cards we track. The top card is Booster Box at €103.64.

Character and collecting appeal

Galarian Zapdos can be approached as a character collectible and as an entry in its named release. For set builders, the exact card number matters; for character collectors, it helps distinguish this version from other appearances of the same Pokémon.

Version and identification

Look for the printed number #188 and the Korean VSTAR Universe set symbol to confirm you have this exact card, and check the text is Korean.

Price history

Today an ungraded Galarian Zapdos #188 sells for about €3.79, a PSA 9 for €16.28 and a PSA 10 for €41.11. We have monthly prices for this card going back to July 2026. Its highest monthly ungraded value was €4.45 in July 2026, so it is 15% below that peak.

Grading and population

A PSA 10 sells for 10.8× the ungraded price and 2.5× a PSA 9. That gap is small, so grading fees may outweigh the gain unless the card is for your own collection.

Investment potential

Against it: large modern print runs, which tend to cap prices unless a card becomes iconic; thin trading, so selling quickly can mean accepting a lower price. Past prices do not guarantee future ones. This is not financial advice.

Before you buy

Expect to pay around €3.79 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less, and a PSA 9 costs about €16.28. Modern cards often leave the pack with print lines or surface scratches, so check the surface under a light (spotting surface scratches). Ask for clear photographs of both sides, verify the exact release and variant, and check for damage that may not appear in the listing title.