The 1999 Pokémon Fossil Zapdos card (No. 30), a legendary Lightning-type Basic Pokémon featuring the Thunderstorm attack. Essential for completing the Fossil set.
Zapdos
1999 • Pokémon • Fossil
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The Pokémon Fossil Zapdos card, designated as number 30 in the 1999 Fossil expansion, represents a key installment for enthusiasts of the original trading card game series. This Basic Lightning-type Pokémon features a distinctive Thunderstorm attack that allows players to deal damage to opponent's Benched Pokémon based on coin flips, adding strategic depth to gameplay. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, this release captures the legendary thunderbird aesthetic central to the Fossil era's design language. For collectors focusing on the 1999 Pokémon Fossil set, this card serves as a foundational piece for those building complete collections or seeking to understand the early mechanics of the franchise. The Thunderstorm ability remains a memorable aspect of Zapdos's identity within the original Base Set cycle, appealing to both nostalgic fans and new investors in vintage TCG items. As part of The curated catalog, this product is valued for its historical significance and role in the evolution of Pokémon card collecting. Whether you are completing a Fossil set or exploring early Lightning-type cards, this product offers a direct connection to the franchise's rich history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Zapdos
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
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.