Zapdos-EX is a Pokémon trading card. Below you will find its full details and artwork.

Last updated September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Zapdos-EX

Zapdos-EX

Lightning
  • CategoryPokémon
  • HP170
  • RarityRare Holo EX
  • Card number#48
  • IllustratorEske Yoshinob
  • WeaknessLightning ×2
  • ResistanceFighting -20
  • Retreat cost1

Attacks

Agility 30
Cost: Lightning, Colorless

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.

Powervolt 80+
Cost: Lightning, Lightning, Colorless, Colorless

If this Pokémon has any Plasma Energy attached to it, this attack does 40 more damage.

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Zapdos-EX?

Zapdos-EX was illustrated by Eske Yoshinob.

How much HP does Zapdos-EX have?

Zapdos-EX has 170 HP.

What type is Zapdos-EX?

Zapdos-EX is a Lightning type Pokémon card.

Is Zapdos-EX tournament legal?

Zapdos-EX is legal in the following formats: Unlimited, Expanded.

How many attacks does Zapdos-EX have?

Zapdos-EX has 2 attacks.

Key terms on this card

Lightning
The Lightning type, covering Electric Pokémon.
Rarity: Rare Holo EX
A holofoil ex card, a high-power Pokémon that gives up extra Prize cards.
HP
Hit Points — the damage a Pokémon can take before it is Knocked Out.
Weakness
Increases the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type (usually doubled).
Resistance
Reduces the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type.
Retreat cost
The amount of Energy needed to switch this Pokémon to the Bench.
Stage
Whether the Pokémon is Basic or an Evolution (Stage 1 or Stage 2).

Data last updated: · Card and set data is derived from the open-source community “pokemon-tcg-data” dataset. Original JSON data is used unmodified under its published terms.

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