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Zapdos
SM Black Star Promos SM159/248 • promo
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Number
- SM159/248
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $17.34
- Artist
- Misa Tsutsui
What it does
If this Pokémon was on the Bench and became your Active Pokémon this turn, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness.
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
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Where it came from
The Zapdos card numbered SM159 was released in 2019 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sun & Moon Black Star Promos series. This specific card was distributed as a promotional inclusion within the 'Team Up' Build & Battle Box, designed to provide players with a functional electric-type card to support the release of the associated set. The artwork captures the Legendary bird in a dynamic, high-energy stance consistent with the aesthetic direction of the Sun & Moon era, which emphasized bold lines and vibrant, saturated colors to distinguish the updated visual style of the cards.
The design of this iteration draws heavily upon the modern interpretations of the Kanto Legendary Pokémon, focusing on an aggressive, action-oriented composition that contrasts with the more static poses seen in earlier generations. As a promotional release, it served both as a collectible for fans of the Zapdos character and a practical tool for competitive players engaging in the Limited format. Upon its release, it was well-received by the community for its accessibility and its role in helping players understand the mechanics of the Sun & Moon-era Lightning-type archetypes.
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