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Zapdos

Team Up 40/181 • holo-rare

Set: Team Up
Number: 40/181
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2019
Energy type: Electric
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $5.01

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What it's worth

$5.01market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$4.83 – $5.25 over the tracked period

$5.01Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This Zapdos card from the 2019 Team Up expansion features the classic Legendary bird in a striking holographic finish. Collectors often prize this card for its aggressive "Thunderous Assault" attack, which was a popular tactical choice in the competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game landscape during the Sun & Moon era.

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Card face

What it does

110 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energyThunderous Assault10+

If this Pokémon was on the Bench and became your Active Pokémon this turn, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Zapdos card from the Team Up expansion was released in early 2019, marking the debut of the Tag Team GX mechanic in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to emphasize cooperative play, featuring powerful pairings of Pokémon on single cards, while simultaneously highlighting classic Legendary Pokémon like Zapdos to maintain a sense of legacy within the competitive meta.

The artwork for this specific card, numbered 40/181, was illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. Ariga is a long-standing contributor to the franchise, often chosen for his ability to blend dynamic action with the iconic, clean aesthetic established in early Sugimori-style illustrations. Upon release, this card was noted for its utility in competitive play due to its ability to retreat and attack in a single turn, making it a staple for players utilizing lightning-type decks.

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About

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