Zapdos #0145 Generation I
Electric Pokémon Legendary

Zapdos

· Électhor

ZAPDOS is a legendary bird POKéMON that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The POKéMON gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.

Type
Electricflying
Category
Electric Pokémon
Japanese
Height
1.6 m
Weight
52.6 kg
Habitat
Rare
Color
Yellow
Shape
Wings
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Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 090
    /255
  2. Attack 090
    /255
  3. Defense 085
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 125
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 090
    /255
  6. Speed 100
    /255
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Zapdos through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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  • 01 KS

    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.

    4 cards
    Base era → XY era
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  • 02 RU

    Ryo Ueda

    Ryo Ueda has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2023, spanning more than 400 illustrations. Work appears across EX, XY, and Sword & Shield, with a digital, action-forward approach that favors focused framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.

    4 cards
    EX era → XY era
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  • 03 5G

    5ban Graphics

    5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

    3 cards
    Sword & Shield era
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  • 04 MA

    Mitsuhiro Arita

    Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

    3 cards
    Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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  • 05 T

    takuyoa

    takuyoa has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations are seen across Scarlet & Violet releases and related promos, marked by energetic, action-forward compositions and vibrant, high-contrast color.

    3 cards
    Scarlet & Violet era
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All Zapdos cards

12 of 45 cards · refined archive view.

Team Rocket’s Zapdos

Destined Rivals

Nurikabe 2025
Zapdos

Twilight Masquerade

GOSSAN 2024
Zapdos ex

151

Shiburingaru 2023
Zapdos ex

151

takuyoa 2023
Zapdos ex

151

takuyoa 2023
Zapdos

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos

2023
Zapdos ex

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos

takuyoa 2023
Zapdos

Pokémon GO

Yuya Oka 2022
Galarian Zapdos V

Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery

kirisAki 2022
Galarian Zapdos V

Brilliant Stars

5ban Graphics 2022
Rocket’s Zapdos

Celebrations: Classic Collection

Shin-ichi Yoshida 2021
Galarian Zapdos

Evolving Skies

kodama 2021