Image via pokemontcg.io
Zapdos
Pokémon GO 29/78 • holo-rare
- Set
- Pokémon GO
- Number
- 29/78
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $0.78
- Artist
- Yuya Oka
What it does
Your Basic Lightning Pokémon's attacks, except any Zapdos, do 10 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Zapdos on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Released in the summer of 2022 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game collaboration with the mobile game Pokémon GO, this card depicts the legendary electric-type bird Zapdos. The set was designed to integrate the aesthetic and mechanics of the augmented-reality mobile title with the traditional card game, featuring artwork that emphasizes the creature's presence in a real-world environment rather than a stylized fantasy backdrop.
The card features an illustration by artist Tika Matsuno, who leaned into a dynamic, stormy aesthetic to capture the power of the Legendary bird. Within the broader Pokémon GO set, this holo-rare card was positioned as an accessible chase item for collectors, reflecting the game's focus on raid-style encounters. It received a positive reception from players who appreciated the crossover art style and the thematic consistency with the digital version of the game.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Zapdos
Zapdos is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. Pokémon GO 29/78 • holo-rare. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Zapdos on collecto.rs?
Zapdos doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Zapdos?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Zapdos catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Zapdos is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
