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Zapdos

Pokémon Rumble 8/16

Set: Pokémon Rumble
Number: 8/16
Released: 2009
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $274.99
Artist: Pokemon Rumble

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What it's worth

$274.99market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$107.81 – $299.98 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Zapdos card from the 2009 Pokémon Rumble set is highly distinct due to its unique, stylized artwork that mirrors the gameplay aesthetic of the WiiWare title it celebrates. Because these cards were released exclusively through the promotion of that specific game, they have become a sought-after rarity for collectors interested in the intersection of digital media and physical trading card history.

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Card face

What it does

100 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyDrill Peck70

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Zapdos card from the Pokémon Rumble set was released in 2009 as a promotional tie-in for the WiiWare title Pokémon Rumble. Unlike standard expansion sets, this series featured unique, stylized artwork that mimicked the toy-like, rounded aesthetic of the game's character models. Each card in the 16-piece set was distributed through specific retail channels and promotional events, marking a distinct departure from the traditional trading card game art style to emphasize the digital game's playful, brawler-focused identity.

The design of the Zapdos card centers on the clean, bold lines and simplistic shapes inherent to the Pokémon Rumble visual language, prioritizing character recognizability over complex illustrative detail. This aesthetic was crafted to appeal to younger audiences and fans of the then-growing eShop game library. While initially viewed as a niche promotional set, the cards have since gained appreciation among collectors for their scarcity and the cohesive, unconventional artistic vision that separates them from the broader TCG catalog.

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