Zapdos (Next Destinies 41) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Zapdos from the Next Destinies set is a Rare Holo card numbered 41. It features 120 HP and the powerhouse attack Thundering Hurricane. The vivid design captures the dynamic energy of this legendary Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

Key Printings

• Set placement: Black & White series, Next Destinies (set code bw4).

Attacks

• Random Spark: Deals 50 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon without applying Weakness and Resistance if the target is on the Bench.
• Thundering Hurricane: Flip 4 coins; this attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card is identified by its number 41 in the Next Destinies set and the illustrator Ryo Ueda. The card has no regulation mark and no listed abilities.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional tournament rules or notes are provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holofoil and detailed artwork, store this card 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

• Next Destinies (bw4): This set includes this striking Zapdos card, emphasizing powerful Lightning-type Pokémon with dynamic attacks and solid HP. The set is known for its Rare Holo cards illustrated by prominent artists like Ryo Ueda.