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Zapdos ex
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 049/215 • promo
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
- Number
- 049/215
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.91
- Artist
- takuyoa
What it does
If this Pokémon has any Lightning Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
This attack also does 90 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
The Zapdos ex promo, numbered 049/215, was released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It debuted in 2023, specifically packaged within the Scarlet & Violet—151 Zapdos ex Collection box. This release was designed to coincide with the widespread celebration of the original 151 Pokémon, leveraging nostalgia for the Kanto region while introducing the modern 'ex' mechanic, which features powerful Pokémon with high HP and unique abilities or attacks.
The card features artwork by artist Nurikabe, who utilized a dynamic, high-energy style typical of the Scarlet & Violet era's promotional cards. The design emphasizes Zapdos in a mid-flight pose, incorporating a shimmering holographic foil pattern that highlights its electric typing. As a promotional release rather than a set-pulled card, it became a sought-after entry for collectors aiming to complete the 151-themed subsets, balancing functional playability in the trading card game with broad appeal for long-time fans of the series.
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