Zapdos 20/130
Set: Base Set 2
Released: Feb 24, 2000
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 60 packs (1.7%)
Lightning Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 60 packs (1.7%)Raw Prices
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About Zapdos
A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear from clouds while wielding enormous lightning bolts.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #145
- Card Number 20/130
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date24/02/2000
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Base Set 2
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning
- Health Points90 HP
- Resistance
Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Lightning 
Fighting -30 
Attacks
- Thunder60
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
- Thunderbolt100
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos in order to use this attack.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Zapdos soaring fiercely with sharp, jagged wings made of lightning, amid a dark, starry sky, radiating electric energy and crackling bolts that highlight its legendary power and intensity.
Playability Overview
Zapdos offers strong electric attacks but its high retreat cost and self-damaging Thunder move limit its consistency and survivability in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric StormPlace this Zapdos card in the center of an electric-themed page. Its striking art captures the power of storms, making it a great focal point. Surround it with other Electric types like Pikachu and Raichu for a dynamic display that really lights up the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Intense / Bright Yellow / Thunderstrike / Lightning Showdown
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