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

Last updated September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Zapdos

Zapdos

Lightning
  • CategoryPokémon
  • HP110
  • RarityRare Holo
  • Card number#42
  • IllustratorKen Sugimori
  • ResistanceFighting -20
  • Retreat cost2

Attacks

Thunder 90
Cost: Lightning, Lightning, Colorless, Colorless

This Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.

Thunderbolt 170
Cost: Lightning, Lightning, Lightning, Lightning

Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.

“One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.”

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Zapdos?

Zapdos was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

How much HP does Zapdos have?

Zapdos has 110 HP.

What type is Zapdos?

Zapdos is a Lightning type Pokémon card.

Is Zapdos tournament legal?

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

How many attacks does Zapdos have?

Zapdos has 2 attacks.

Key terms on this card

Lightning
The Lightning type, covering Electric Pokémon.
Rarity: Rare Holo
A Rare card with a holofoil (shiny) illustration.
HP
Hit Points — the damage a Pokémon can take before it is Knocked Out.
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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