Galarian Zapdos V Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Galarian Zapdos V from the Chilling Reign set is a Rare Ultra card boasting 200 HP. Its Fighting Instinct ability adds a strategic edge, while the Thunderous Kick attack delivers a powerful strike. This vibrant card is numbered 174 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic,V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Fighting Instinct — reduces attack cost by 1 Colorless for each of your 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
• V Rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

The key printing of Galarian Zapdos V is from the Chilling Reign expansion (set code swsh6), where it appears as card number 174. This is the only known printing with the Rare Ultra rarity and the Fighting type.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code swsh6-174 and the unique Fighting Instinct ability. The card’s illustration by Akira Komayama and its regulation mark E further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its V rule applies, meaning if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Galarian Zapdos V in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent edge wear and bending.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced Galarian Zapdos V as a Rare Ultra card with a powerful Fighting Instinct ability and a high-damage Thunderous Kick attack, adding strategic depth to Fighting-type decks.