Zapdos (Roaring Skies 23) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Zapdos from the Roaring Skies set is a striking Rare card numbered 23. It boasts 120 HP and features the powerful attack Raging Thunder. This card offers a dynamic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks:
• Drill Peck (20 damage, costs 1 Lightning energy)
• Raging Thunder (120 damage, costs 2 Lightning + 1 Colorless; also deals 40 damage to one of your Benched Pokémon)
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Roaring Skies set, card number 23, featuring Zapdos as a Rare Basic Lightning-type Pokémon. It is illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga and showcases the Pokémon’s legendary status with a vivid flavor text.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy6-23,” its rarity as Rare, and the unique artwork by Hitoshi Ariga. The card’s retreat cost, weaknesses, and resistances also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer a mix of moderate and high damage with a drawback on Raging Thunder, which damages your own Benched Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (xy6): This set includes the Zapdos card as a Rare Basic Lightning-type Pokémon, emphasizing legendary electric power and solid HP. The set’s artwork and card design highlight the dynamic nature of the Pokémon.