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Galarian Zapdos
Evolving Skies 082/203 • holo-rare
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Number
- 082/203
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2021
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $0.47
- Artist
- kodama
What it does
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may attach up to 2 Fighting Energy cards from your hand to this Pokémon.
You may discard all Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
One kick from its powerful legs will pulverize a dump truck. Supposedly, this Pokémon runs through the mountains at over 180 mph.
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Where it came from
The Galarian Zapdos card from the Evolving Skies expansion, released in 2021, represents a modern interpretation of the legendary bird first introduced in the Galar region within the Pokémon Sword and Shield video games. This iteration deviates from the original Electric-type design, reimagining the Pokémon as a Fighting/Flying type inspired by roadrunners and martial arts aesthetics. The set itself is highly regarded by collectors for bringing together various Eeveelution-themed cards and high-tier chase cards that helped define the TCG landscape during the pandemic-era collecting boom.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Akira Komayama, a veteran artist known for dynamic, textured character portraits within the Pokémon TCG. Komayama’s design emphasizes the rugged, agile nature of the Galarian form, utilizing a vibrant color palette and action-oriented framing that distinguishes it from the original Kanto-region Zapdos. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its competitive utility in the trading card game meta, as well as by collectors who appreciated the fresh artistic direction applied to a classic generation-one legendary.
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