Zapdos #48 from Supreme Victors - Rare - Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Lightning

Zapdos

#48/153 in Supreme Victors, Rare, 100 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.

Card number
#48/153
Rarity
Rare
HP
100 HP
Type
Lightning
Language
English
Release date
August 19, 2009
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
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Collector Notes

Zapdos

Zapdos appears in the English print of Supreme Victors, released on August 19, 2009. Zapdos is a rare rarity and 100 HP. The Supreme Victors set contains 153 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kagemaru Himeno.

Collector Insights

Zapdos is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP, featuring a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It belongs to the Platinum series, specifically the Supreme Victors set, released on August 19, 2009. The card is numbered 48 and classified as Rare, with artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. Its abilities include two attacks: Drill Peck, which costs one Lightning and two Colorless energy to deal 30 damage, and Lightning Wing, requiring two Lightning and two Colorless energy to strike for 50 damage plus an additional 20 if a coin flip results in heads. Zapdos resists Fighting-type attacks by 20 and is weak to Lightning-type moves, which deal 30 more damage. The card’s flavor text describes it as a legendary Pokémon associated with thunderclouds and capable of controlling lightning. Its design emphasizes its association with electricity through its typing and attack mechanics.

A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

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