Pokemon TCG Zapdos EX 202/165 Scarlet & Violet 151 Holo Card Near Mint Condition
Pokemon TCG Zapdos EX 202/165 Scarlet & Violet 151 Holo Card Near Mint Condition
Price: $160.00
Zapdos ex from the Scarlet & Violet – 151 set, special illustration rare, in near mint raw condition. This one’s got that striking artwork with Zapdos mid-thunderclap, wings flared against a stormy sky, and the holo pattern really pops when you tilt it under light, giving off those electric vibes without overdoing it.
On the card text side, it’s a lightning-type basic Pokémon ex with 200 HP. No ability here, but attacks include Multishot Lightning for 90 damage—discard an energy from it to hit a benched Pokémon for 90 too. Then there’s Thundering Hurricane, flipping four coins for 50 damage per heads, potentially ramping up to 200 if luck’s on your side. Weak to lightning itself, resists fighting, and retreats for two energy. Solid setup for electric decks, keeping things straightforward.
This set dropped in 2023, celebrating the original 151 Pokémon with a mix of modern twists and nods to the classics. English printings like this one often show up with decent centering, though you might spot minor variances in the borders—nothing wild, but check those edges if you’re picky. The card stock feels sturdy, typical for SV era, with that slight texture that holds up well in raw form. Raw copies from 151 tend to have clean pulls, but watch for factory miscuts on the holo sheets sometimes.
Diving into condition, corners are sharp with no dings, edges smooth without whitening or chips that raw cards can pick up from handling. Surface is clean, free of scratches or print lines, and the holo flash is even, no clouding or foil peels that plague some pulls. Centering looks about 60/40 on the front, pretty standard for these, with the back dead on. Overall, it’s holding that fresh-out-of-pack feel, minimal wear from storage.
Sleeve it up for a deck or let it chill in a binder—up to you.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Zapdos ex
– Set: Scarlet & Violet – 151
– Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
– Condition: Near Mint Raw
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