Curatorial Commentary
The Zapdos card depicts the Electric Pokémon surrounded by a tempest of swirling clouds and vibrant lightning. With its wings extended, Zapdos seems poised for flight, embodying a moment of raw energy and potential. The atmosphere is charged, suggesting the power that this legendary creature holds within its grasp. This scene captures a vivid snapshot of Zapdos in its dynamic environment.
Essay · Legendary Collection
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Catalogue plate
№ 19/110
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodDynamicEnergetic
CompositionCharacterFocused
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Basic
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Thunder
60
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
Thunderbolt
100
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos or this attack does nothing.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Legendary Collection, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Zapdos
The Zapdos canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
