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Rocket's Zapdos ex
Team Rocket Returns 106/109 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 106/109
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $899.99
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
As long as Rocket's Zapdos ex has any Darkness Energy attached to it, damage done to Rocket's Zapdos ex by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Rocket's Zapdos ex.
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your Pokémon.
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Rocket's Zapdos ex was released in 2004 as part of the EX Team Rocket Returns expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a thematic return to the villainous Team Rocket organization, featuring a variety of 'owner's Pokémon' that showcased darkened variants of iconic creatures. The design reflects the aesthetic shift of the era, moving toward high-contrast, edgy illustrations that emphasized the corruption or tactical utility of Pokémon under the control of Team Rocket.
The card was illustrated by Hikuko Akai, who utilized a dramatic, stylized approach to highlight Zapdos in a darker, more aggressive stance befitting its affiliation with the organization. As an ultra-rare card, it is distinguished by the 'ex' mechanic, which introduced significantly higher hit points and powerful attacks compared to standard cards of the time. Upon release, it was highly regarded by players for its synergy with Darkness Energy and its utility in competitive play, cementing its status as a cornerstone card for collectors of the Team Rocket era.
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