Zapdos - Pack and How to Get

Zapdos Guide for Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP). Check out Zapdos’s effect, rating, and related cards for Pokemon TCGP here.

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Zapdos - Attack and Rating

Hitoshi Ariga

Card Info

Evolution	Type	Special Rule
Basic	Lightning	-
HP	Weakness	Retreat
100	+20	x1

Attack and Ability

1. Raging Thunder

   100
   This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your Benched Pokemon.

How to Get Zapdos

- Get it from Genetic Apex Pikachu Pack - Redeemable for 150 Pack Points

You can obtain Zapdos from the booster pack Genetic Apex Pikachu. Alternatively, it can be exchanged for 150 Pack Points.

Zapdos Pros and Cons

High HP for a Basic Pokemon

Zapdos boasts 100 HP, making it one of the tankier Basic Pokemon. It's difficult to Knock Out in one hit, and with only 1 Energy required for retreat, it serves as an excellent wall.

Strong Attack Power

Zapdos' attack deals 100 damage for 3 Energy, rivaling Stage 2 Pokemon in strength. However, it also deals 30 damage to one of your Benched Pokemon. To minimize drawbacks, keep high-HP Pokemon on your Bench.

Overview of Zapdos' Attack

When using Zapdos' attack, you must select one of your Benched Pokemon to receive 30 damage.

Zapdos' Bench damage ignores weakness, meaning even Lightning-weak Pokemon will only take 30 damage.

Damage from Zapdos' attack can be reduced by certain Abilities. For example, Melmetal only takes 10 damage due to its damage-reducing Ability.

Zapdos Related Cards

Other Zapdos

1. 

   Zapdos ex

   ♦4

   HP130

   ✕1

   Peck

   20

   ✕3

   Thundering Hurricane

   50×

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