Nurikabe
Nurikabe has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2022 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases. The work leans digital and action-forward, with foreground-focused staging, balanced framing, and vibrant, contrasting color that keeps energy high.
“In this card, Team Rocket's Zapdos is captured mid-flight, surrounded by a dramatic backdrop of swirling clouds and crackling lightning. The electric bird exudes a sense of power and intensity, its sharp gaze focused as it prepares to unleash its electric might. The scene feels charged with energy, reflecting the chaotic yet exhilarating nature of its presence in the Pokémon world. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the raw force that Zapdos embodies.”
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 21, 2026.
Jamming Wing
You may move an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to 1 of their Benched Pokémon.
Wicked Thunder
If this Pokémon has any Team Rocket's Energy attached, this attack does 60 more damage.
