Zapdos

Zapdos

Selected Masterpiece • 48/185
Artist AKIRA EGAWA
Market Price $0.26
Vivid Voltage Sword & Shield 2020
The Illustrator

AKIRA EGAWA

AKIRA EGAWA has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The work leans dynamic and illustrative, with action-forward framing, balanced staging, and vibrant, contrasting color choices.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Zapdos amidst a tumultuous sky, its vibrant yellow feathers illuminated by the crackling energy around it. The dark storm clouds create a dramatic backdrop, emphasizing the Pokémon's commanding presence in this moment. Zapdos seems poised for action, embodying both the beauty and intensity of a storm. The scene captures a sense of anticipation, inviting the viewer to feel the electric atmosphere.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Card Type Lightning
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
13/11/2020

Drill Peck

20

Thunder Snipe

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon, and this attack does 160 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon V or Pokémon-GX. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost