Collector’s Guide: Zapdos (Fossil Set #30)

Quick Facts

Zapdos from the Fossil set is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon card with 80 HP. It features a powerful attack, Thunderstorm, which can damage all of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon based on coin flips, but also inflicts self-damage. This card has a Fighting-type resistance of -30 and a retreat cost of 2. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare card.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 30
• Rarity: Rare
• HP: 80
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Stage: Basic
• Type: Lightning
• Attack: Thunderstorm (costs 4 Lightning Energy, deals 40 damage plus potential additional damage to opponent’s Benched Pokémon)

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base3” and card number 30. The card does not have a regulation mark or known release date. Its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this rare Fossil Zapdos card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and consider using a top-loader or a graded case for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This set introduced several legendary Pokémon including Zapdos, featuring unique artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. The Fossil Zapdos stands out for its multi-target Thunderstorm attack, which can strategically damage multiple opponent Pokémon but requires careful energy management due to self-inflicted damage.

Legality: unknown