The 1999 Zapdos promo card, designated as card #23 in the Wizards Black Star Promos series, is a sought-after Lightning-type Basic Pokémon featuring art by Toshinao Aoki.
Zapdos
1999 • Pokémon • Wizards Black Star Promos
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Released in 1999, the Zapdos card from the Wizards Black Star Promos set holds a distinct place in early Pokémon TCG history. Designated as card number 23 within this promotional series, this Lightning-type Basic Pokémon offers collectors a glimpse into the franchise's foundational era. The card features artwork by Toshinao Aoki, capturing the electric nature of the legendary bird Pokémon. As a promotional release, it was distributed outside of standard booster packs, making it a unique addition to any collection focused on early Wizards of the Coast publications. Collectors often seek this card to complete specific subsets or to acquire high-quality examples of early promotional designs. Its status as a promo card adds to its appeal for those interested in the evolution of the trading card game's distribution methods. Whether you are building a comprehensive set of Wizards Black Star Promos or focusing on Legendary Pokémon, this card represents a key piece of Pokémon TCG heritage.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Zapdos
Game
Pokémon
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Promo
Toshinao Aoki
Card Stock
English
70
Lightning
Basic
Fighting -30
1
145
Card Text
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Attack: Lightning Burn (30)
Flip a coin. If heads, and if your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
This legendary Pokémon is said to be present wherever there is a lightning storm.