Galarian Zapdos V
Brilliant Stars

#182 Galarian Zapdos V - Brilliant Stars (swsh9)

Galarian Zapdos V is a Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield series, part of the Brilliant Stars set released on February 25, 2022. It is classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 200 HP and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. The card features an ability called Fighting Instinct, which reduces the energy cost of its attacks by one Colorless for each of the opponent’s Pokémon V in play. Its primary attack, Thunderous Kick, requires one Fighting and three Colorless energy to use, dealing 170 damage and forcing the opponent to discard a Special Energy from their Active Pokémon before damage calculation. The card also includes a rule stating that if Galarian Zapdos V is Knocked Out, the opponent loses two Prize cards. It has a weakness to Psychic-type attacks multiplied by two and no listed resistances. The card’s design is attributed to 5ban Graphics, and it carries a rarity of Rare Secret with a regulation mark of E.