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Zapdos
Majestic Dawn 14/100 • holo-rare
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Number
- 14/100
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $51.00
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Once during your turn, when you put Zapdos from your hand onto your Bench, you may flip a coin. If heads, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon.
Does 40 damage to 1 of your Pokémon, and don't apply Weakness and Resistance to this damage.
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in May 2008 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Majestic Dawn expansion, this card features the Legendary bird Zapdos. The set was inspired by the Sinnoh region introduced in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl video games, focusing heavily on evolution-themed mechanics and the introduction of new Pokémon forms. At the time of its release, the expansion aimed to integrate the current digital gaming meta into the physical card game, with card designs emphasizing the dramatic, elemental nature of the featured creatures.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s design for Zapdos leans into a dynamic, action-oriented aesthetic, capturing the creature mid-flight to emphasize its status as a powerful Electric-type legendary. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players for its 'Lightning Strike' attack and was regarded by collectors as a foundational piece of the Majestic Dawn set, remaining a recognizable example of mid-era Pokémon card design.
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