Rare

Zapdos
Roaring Skies

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

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#23 Zapdos - Roaring Skies (xy6)

Zapdos is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 120 HP, featuring a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It has a resistance to Fighting-type attacks, reducing damage by 20, and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks, which deal double damage. The card includes two attacks: Drill Peck, which costs one Lightning energy to deal 20 damage, and Raging Thunder, requiring two Lightning and one Colorless energy to strike for 120 damage while also harming a Benched Pokémon. The flavor text describes it as a legendary Pokémon dwelling in thunderclouds, wielding control over lightning. Its design is attributed to artist Hitoshi Ariga, and it belongs to the XY series, released in the Roaring Skies set on May 6, 2015. The card is classified as Rare, with adex number 145. This Pokémon’s strategic versatility is highlighted by its balanced energy requirements and impactful attack options.

Type

Pokémon

Rarity

Rare

Artist

Hitoshi Ariga

Release Date

5/6/2015

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