Zapdos ex, FireRed & LeafGreen 116/112, secret-rare

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Zapdos ex

FireRed & LeafGreen 116/112 • secret-rare

Set: FireRed & LeafGreen
Number: 116/112
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2004
Energy type: Electric
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $200.00

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$200.00market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$149.00 – $200.00 over the tracked period

$200.00Aug 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

As a secret-rare card from the 2004 EX FireRed & LeafGreen set, this Zapdos ex is notable for being one of the earlier examples of the "ex" mechanic introduced during the third generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Its inclusion as a secret rarity—indicated by its card number exceeding the set's standard count—makes it a significant chase card for collectors interested in the nostalgic aesthetics of the early 2000s era.

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What it does

110 HPBasicex

Poké-PowerLegendary Ascent

Once during your turn, when you put Zapdos ex from your hand onto your Bench, you may switch 1 of your Active Pokémon with Zapdos ex. If you do, you may also move any number of basic Lightning Energy cards attached to your Pokémon to Zapdos ex.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyElectron Crush50+

You may discard an Energy card attached to Zapdos ex. If you do, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Zapdos ex card was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: EX FireRed & LeafGreen expansion in 2004. This set served as a nostalgic return to the Kanto region, reimaging classic Pokémon through the game's then-current 'ex' mechanic, which introduced high-HP versions of Pokémon with powerful attacks. The design was intended to balance competitive viability with a striking visual aesthetic that signaled its status as a top-tier card for players.

As a secret rare numbered 116/112, this card was significantly more difficult to obtain than the standard holofoil cards in the set. It was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita utilized a dynamic, metallic art style that became synonymous with the EX-era cards, focusing on Zapdos's legendary status with intense lightning effects and a crystalline, electric energy texture that was well-received by collectors for its distinct visual flair.

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