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Galarian Zapdos
SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH124/307 • promo
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Number
- SWSH124/307
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $10.61
- Artist
- Oswaldo KATO
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.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Galarian Zapdos card, numbered SWSH124, was released in early 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos series. It was specifically distributed through the Galarian Zapdos Tin, which served as a bridge for players and collectors to acquire cards featuring the regional variants of the legendary Kanto birds introduced in the Crown Tundra expansion for the Pokémon video games. These regional forms marked a significant aesthetic departure from the original designs, trading the classic Electric-type attributes for a Fighting-type motif inspired by roadrunners and martial arts aesthetics.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, whose work is highly recognizable within the Pokémon Trading Card Game community for his vibrant, dynamic style. Saitou focused on capturing the aggressive, swift nature of the Galarian variant, emphasizing its distinct legs and lack of traditional wing-driven flight. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors interested in the completion of the regional legendary sets, as it provided a high-quality holofoil print that was relatively accessible compared to cards found in mainline booster sets at the time.
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