Zapdos G

Arceus 12/99 • holo-rare

Set: Arceus
Number: 12/99
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2009
Energy type: Electric energy
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $34.43
Artist: Ryota Saito

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What it's worth

$34.43market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$25.04 – $34.43 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Zapdos G card from the 2009 Arceus expansion features the legendary bird as a member of Team Galactic, a thematic shift that defined the "SP" Pokémon sub-series. Collectors prize this card for its distinct holofoil finish and the unique mechanical role that Pokémon SP cards played in the competitive landscape of the Platinum era.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPBasicSP

Cost: colorless energyCharge Beam10

Flip a coin. If heads, search your discard pile for an Energy card and attach it to Zapdos G.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyLightning Strike40

You may discard all Lightning attached to Zapdos G. If you do, this attack's base damage is 80 instead of 40.

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Zapdos card numbered 12/99 was released in the Arceus expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2009. As part of the Platinum Series, this set was designed to bridge the gap between the Sinnoh region's legendary history and the upcoming releases, focusing heavily on the mythic Pokémon Arceus while featuring various legendary Pokémon as powerful holo-rare inclusions.

The card features an illustration by the artist Masakazu Fukuda, who is known for his distinct, high-contrast style that often emphasizes the raw energy and dynamic posture of electric-type Pokémon. This particular rendition of Zapdos was received by players as a solid utility card due to its ability to manipulate energy cards, remaining a nostalgic piece for those who collected during the late Platinum era.

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