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Zapdos

Evolutions 42/108 • holo-rare

Set: Evolutions
Number: 42/108
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2016
Energy type: Electric energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $6.83
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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What it's worth

$6.83market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$5.25 – $7.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the 2016 XY Evolutions expansion, this Zapdos card serves as a nostalgic tribute to the original 1999 Base Set design. Collectors prize this iteration for its updated mechanics and modern card stock, which honor the legendary status of one of the first iconic electric-type Pokémon.

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Card face

What it does

110 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyThunder90

This Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy lightning energy lightning energyThunderbolt170

Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Resistancefighting energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Zapdos card from the XY—Evolutions expansion was released in 2016 as part of a commemorative set designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set functioned as a partial recreation of the original Base Set, updating classic illustrations and mechanics to align with the modern XY series framework while evoking nostalgia for the game's 1990s origins.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, who served as the primary illustrator for the original Base Set. By utilizing his classic aesthetic, the design aimed to bridge the gap between long-term players and new fans. The card was well-received by collectors who valued the blend of traditional character designs with updated card templates, cementing its place as a staple of the XY-era sets.

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