Zapdos

Zapdos

Selected Masterpiece • 46/113
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $4.14
Legendary Treasures Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Zapdos card depicts the Pokémon in a moment of striking intensity, surrounded by a stormy backdrop that enhances its electric nature. Its bright yellow feathers appear to shimmer with energy, capturing the essence of its character as a fierce and powerful creature. The atmosphere is charged, suggesting that Zapdos is on the brink of unleashing its formidable abilities. This scene immerses the viewer in the dynamic world of this legendary Pokémon.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Lightning
Era
Black & White
Release
06/11/2013

Random Spark

This attack does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Thundering Hurricane

50×

Flip 4 coins. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost