Hajime Kusajima
Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.
“The Zapdos card depicts the Electric Pokémon soaring through a tumultuous sky, surrounded by flashes of lightning that illuminate its vibrant yellow feathers. The scene captures a moment of raw energy, as Zapdos seems to command the storm around it, blending grace with a powerful presence. This snapshot invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the intensity of the moment, feeling the electricity in the air and the thrill of nature's fury.”
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Plasma
If there are any Lightning Energy cards in your discard pile, flip a coin. If heads, attach 1 of them to Zapdos.
Lightning Storm
Flip a coin. If tails, put 2 damage counters on Zapdos.
