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Zapdos
- Set
- Generations
- Number
- 29
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- Energy
- Lightning
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Zapdos - Generations
Zapdos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Generations Pokémon TCG set, illustrated by Ryo Ueda. It sits at card number 29 in the Generations checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $38.50, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Zapdos has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#29 in Generations) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Zapdos FAQ
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How much is Zapdos from Generations worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $38.50. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Zapdos?
This printing is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Zapdos has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Zapdos?
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. See Ryo Ueda's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
Where can I buy Zapdos?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Generations set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.