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Galarian Zapdos V card from the Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery set
Illustration by kirisAki. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Galarian Zapdos V

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A powerful Fighting type that grows stronger as the game progresses.

Fighting200 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Galarian Zapdos V has 200 HP and requires four Energy cards to attack.

Its Fighting Instinct ability reduces the energy cost of its attacks for each of your opponent's Pokémon V in play.

Its Thunderous Kick attack deals 170 damage but requires you to discard a Special Energy from the opponent's Active Pokémon first.

Signature ability

Fighting Instinct

This Pokémon's attacks cost Colorless less for each of your opponent's Pokémon V in play.

The key feature is Fighting Instinct. It makes this card much cheaper to use if your child faces an opponent who plays many powerful V Pokémon.

Attacks

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Thunderous Kick170

Before doing damage, discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Abilities

AbilityFighting Instinct

This Pokémon's attacks cost Colorless less for each of your opponent's Pokémon V in play.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that aim to remove Special Energy from the opponent or those facing heavy V strategies.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Reduces energy costs
  • Removes opponent resources
Watch out for
  • Weak to Psychic types
  • Requires many energy cards
  • Dependent on opponent playing V Pokémon
Pro tip

Use this card when your opponent has multiple V Pokémon to make the attack affordable.

From the Pokédex

Galarian Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon known for its fiery temper and powerful kicks.

Note for the parent

Check if your child has enough basic Fighting energy cards to power up this attack quickly.

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