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Zapdos ex
FireRed & LeafGreen 116/112 • secret-rare
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Number
- 116/112
- Rarity
- Rare Secret
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Secret rare
- Market price
- $127.50
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
Once during your turn, when you put Zapdos ex from your hand onto your Bench, you may switch 1 of your Active Pokémon with Zapdos ex. If you do, you may also move any number of basic Lightning Energy cards attached to your Pokémon to Zapdos ex.
You may discard an Energy card attached to Zapdos ex. If you do, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Zapdos ex card was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: EX FireRed & LeafGreen expansion in 2004. This set served as a nostalgic return to the Kanto region, reimaging classic Pokémon through the game's then-current 'ex' mechanic, which introduced high-HP versions of Pokémon with powerful attacks. The design was intended to balance competitive viability with a striking visual aesthetic that signaled its status as a top-tier card for players.
As a secret rare numbered 116/112, this card was significantly more difficult to obtain than the standard holofoil cards in the set. It was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita utilized a dynamic, metallic art style that became synonymous with the EX-era cards, focusing on Zapdos's legendary status with intense lightning effects and a crystalline, electric energy texture that was well-received by collectors for its distinct visual flair.
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