Ken Sugimori
Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.
“The Zapdos card captures the moment of this majestic Pokémon soaring through the sky, surrounded by a backdrop of swirling colors that evoke the intensity of a thunderstorm. Its wings are outstretched, crackling with energy, as if it's about to unleash a powerful attack. The scene conveys a sense of both grace and raw power, highlighting Zapdos as a commanding presence in its environment. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the dynamic nature of this Electric-type Pokémon.”
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Thunder
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
Thunderbolt
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos in order to use this attack.
