Zapdos G 12/99

Name: Zapdos G #12 - Arceus | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl4-12
Price: 16.06 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Arceus Released: Nov 4, 2009

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 48 packs (2.1%)

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holofoil

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16.06 $0.49 (3.15%)

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reverse Holofoil

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25.04 $0.59 (2.30%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,608.47	401.47%	x162
PSA9	169.13	10.46%	x11
PSA8	50.00	—	x3.1
PSA7	35.90	7.87%	x2.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	106.47	—	x4.3
PSA8	30.00	—	x1.2
PSA7	18.93	—	x0.8

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Zapdos
National Pokédex #145
Card Number 12/99
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorRyota Saito
Release Date04/11/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Arceus
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
Weakness Lightning ×2
Resistance Fighting -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Charge Beam10
Flip a coin. If heads, search your discard pile for an Energy card and attach it to Zapdos G.
Lightning Strike40
You may discard all Lightning attached to Zapdos G. If you do, this attack's base damage is 80 instead of 40.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Zapdos soaring fiercely through a stormy night sky, crackling with yellow electricity that illuminates dark clouds and a distant radar dish, embodying raw, unstoppable electric power.

Playability Overview

Zapdos SP offers strong burst damage with Lightning Strike but relies heavily on energy management, making it situational in decks that can consistently recycle or attach Lightning Energy quickly.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Storm FrontThis Zapdos card is perfect as a bold centerpiece on a storm or sky-themed page. Place it near other electric or flying types with dark, dramatic skies or lightning effects to create a dynamic, high-energy section in your binder.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Intense / Electric Yellow / Thunderstorm / Legendary Birds