Rocket’s Zapdos ex 106/109
Set: Team Rocket Returns
Released: Nov 1, 2004
Pokémon
Darkness Type
Rare Holo EX Pull Rate: 1 in 148.5 packs (0.7%)
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #145
- Card Number 106/109
- Card RarityRare Holo EX
- IllustratorRyo Ueda
- Release Date01/11/2004
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Team Rocket Returns
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Darkness Guard
As long as Rocket's Zapdos ex has any Darkness Energy attached to it, damage done to Rocket's Zapdos ex by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks
- Plasma10

Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Rocket's Zapdos ex.
- Raging Thunder60



This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your Pokémon.
Rules
- When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Rocket’s Zapdos ex soaring fiercely through a stormy sky, wings spread wide as bolts of electricity crackle and illuminate the dark, chaotic background with vibrant green and blue flashes.
Playability Overview
Rocket's Zapdos ex offers strategic value by reducing incoming damage with its Poké-Body and recycling Lightning energy, but its self-damaging attack requires careful timing to avoid weakening your own team.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Thunderstorm FuryThis Zapdos ex card really captures the essence of a wild storm with its striking colors and dynamic pose. The jagged lightning and dark background create an intense vibe, making it a perfect fit for a "Thunderstorm" page. I’d suggest placing it next to other fierce Electric types or Pokémon that share that chaotic weather theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Thunderstorm / Fierce / Dark Metallic / Electric Power / Storm Chaser

























