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Galarian Zapdos
SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH283/307 • promo
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Number
- SWSH283/307
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $3.67
- Artist
- Rianti Hidayat
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, numbered SWSH283, was released as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos series. This specific card was distributed in 2022 as a tie-in with the release of the Crown Zenith expansion, typically packaged within specialized collection boxes. It represents the regional variant of Zapdos introduced in the Galar region, distinguished by its fighting typing and bipedal, runner-like physiology, which shifts away from the electric-themed Kanto original to emphasize physical speed and impact.
The illustration was crafted by artist Akira Komayama, who is known for a distinctively painterly and textured aesthetic. In designing this card, Komayama captured the aggressive, confrontational stance characteristic of Galarian Zapdos, utilizing bold brushwork to convey the creature's fierce personality. The card was well received by collectors for its dynamic artwork and its status as a highly accessible promo, allowing fans of the modern game to integrate the unique Fighting-type legendary bird into their collections without the need for traditional booster pack scarcity.
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