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Zapdos

Base Set 2 20/130 • holo-rare

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 20/130
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2000
Energy type: Electric
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $39.56

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$39.56market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$35.63 – $39.56 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a key inclusion in the 2000 Base Set 2 release, this Zapdos card offered players and collectors a chance to obtain one of the original legendary bird Pokémon after the conclusion of the initial base expansion. Its status as a rare holographic card, combined with the iconic electric-type artwork by Ken Sugimori, ensures it remains a nostalgic centerpiece for those documenting the transition between early Pokémon trading card sets.

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Released in early 2000, Base Set 2 was designed by Wizards of the Coast as a way to keep popular cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansion in print for new players. The set consolidated these cards into a single release, featuring the same artwork as the original prints but distinguished by a unique set symbol and updated copyright information at the bottom of the card.

The artwork for this Zapdos card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Arita’s depiction of the Legendary bird captures its electric essence through sharp, jagged lines and a dynamic pose, which became iconic during the game's initial rise in popularity. As a holo-rare card within the set, it was highly sought after by collectors for its holographic foil treatment, which utilized the 'cosmos' pattern typical of later North American releases.

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