Zapdos #40 from Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary - Rare - Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Lightning

Zapdos

#40/103 in Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary, Rare, 110 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Card number
#40/103
Rarity
Rare
HP
110 HP
Type
Lightning
Language
Japanese
Release date
September 16, 2016
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Original name
サンダー
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Collector Notes

Zapdos

Zapdos appears in the Japanese print of Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary, released on September 16, 2016. Zapdos is a rare rarity and 110 HP. The Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary set contains 103 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Zapdos is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori. It belongs to the Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary set, released on September 16, 2016, with a rarity of Rare and a card number of 40. The card has 110 HP and includes two attacks. The first attack, Thunder, requires two Lightning and two Colorless Energy, dealing 90 damage while inflicting 30 damage to itself. The second attack, Thunderbolt, uses four Lightning Energy to deal 170 damage and discard all Energy attached to Zapdos. Both attacks emphasize electrical themes, reflecting the Pokémon’s type. The card’s design and mechanics align with its role as a powerful Electric-type Pokémon. Its abilities highlight strategic options for players during battles.

伝説の 鳥ポケモンの ひとつ。 飛ぶときに バチバチと なにかの はじけるような 音がする。

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