Card identity
Base Set 2
Card name
Zapdos
Collector number
20/130
Rarity
RareLightning
Market overview
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Current reference prices for this exact printing.
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United States
TCGPlayer
holofoil
$43.71
Low $22.28
High $571.54
European Union
Cardmarket
Average selling price
€27.14
Low
€7.15
Trend
€40.25
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Gameplay
Card abilities and stats
❤️ HP
90
⚡ Type
Lightning
⚔️ Attacks
ThunderLightning Lightning Lightning Colorless • 60
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
ThunderboltLightning Lightning Lightning Lightning • 100
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos in order to use this attack.
🛡️ Resistances
Fighting –-30
🏃 Retreat Cost
3
Collector data
Rarity, demand and print details
💎 Card Rarity & Info
RarityRare
Estimated Pull Rate~1 in 8 packs
PopularityGood Demand (60/100)
Release Year2000
IllustratorKen Sugimori
*Pull rates and print runs are estimates based on community data
🖨️ Print Information
Card Number20/130
IllustratorKen Sugimori
RarityRare
Release Year2000
👁️ Collector Interest
Good DemandInterest Score60/100
Trend➡️ Stable
Collector Activity600+ active
Based on card value, rarity, and market activity
Flavor Text
"A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear from clouds while wielding enormous lightning bolts."
📖 Pokédex Information
#145
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Condition and reference
🔍 Card Condition Guide
Gem Mint 10Perfect centering, no flaws
Mint 9Minor off-centering or tiny speck
Near Mint 7-8Some visible wear on edges or corners
Lightly Played 5-6Noticeable wear, minor scratches
*Higher grades significantly increase card value. Always inspect under good lighting.
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