Galarian Zapdos V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Galarian Zapdos V from the Chilling Reign set is a Rare Ultra card with 200 HP. It showcases the ability Fighting Instinct and the attack Thunderous Kick. This card is numbered 173 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Fighting Instinct — reduces attack cost by Colorless for each opponent’s Pokémon V in play
• Attack: Thunderous Kick — 170 damage; discards a Special Energy from opponent’s Active Pokémon before dealing damage
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

The only known printing of Galarian Zapdos V is in Chilling Reign, card number 173. It is a Rare Ultra with artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Fighting type; Basic V stage
• Ability: Fighting Instinct
• Regulation mark: E
• Set code: swsh6-173

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Follows the standard V rule: when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Its ability to reduce attack costs based on the opponent’s Pokémon V can influence deck-building strategies; tournament legality is not specified.

Care & Storage Tips

Store Galarian Zapdos V in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, and keep it in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or fading.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced Galarian Zapdos V as a Rare Ultra Fighting-type card with a strategic ability that interacts with an opponent’s Pokémon V. The set’s artwork and mechanics highlight its role within the Sword & Shield series.