The legendary Lightning-type Zapdos from the 1999 Pokémon Fossil expansion. This Holo Rare card features iconic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and distinctive game mechanics.
Zapdos
1999 • Pokémon • Fossil
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As a Basic stage card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, it boasts 80 HP and Lightning energy requirements, making it a versatile addition for early-era collectors. The Holo Rare finish distinguishes this card within the set, offering a shimmering foil treatment that appeals to enthusiasts of vintage collectibles. Designed by Mitsuhiro Arita, the card’s layout and typography reflect the design language of the original Base Set expansion, providing a tangible connection to the franchise's golden age. Collectors often seek this release to complete their Fossil set or to add a key Lightning-type Pokémon to their vintage collections. The card’s mechanics allow players to deal damage to opponent’s Benched Pokémon, highlighting its strategic role in gameplay during that era. For investors and hobbyists, the Fossil series remains a cornerstone of Pokémon card collecting, with Zapdos serving as a prominent figure in the lineup. Whether you are completing a set or exploring the history of the TCG, this card represents a significant piece of Pokémon memorabilia.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Zapdos
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
Holo
80
Lightning
Basic
Fighting -30
2
145
Card Text
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Attack: Thunderstorm (40)
For each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Then, Zapdos does 10 damage times the number of tails to itself.
A legendary thunderbird Pokémon whose anger is said to cause storms. Some say it has lived above the clouds for thousands of years.