Pokemon TCG Zapdos EX 202/165 Scarlet & Violet 151 SIR Card Near Mint
Pokemon TCG Zapdos EX 202/165 Scarlet & Violet 151 SIR Card Near Mint
Price: $105.00
Zapdos EX from the Scarlet & Violet 151 set, clocking in as a Special Illustration Rare at number 202 out of 165. This one’s in raw near-mint shape, straight from a fresh pull without any grading slab in sight. The artwork pops with Zapdos mid-flight, bolts crackling around its wings, and that holo foil catches light in a way that makes the electricity almost jump off the card.
On the card text side, it’s a Basic Lightning-type EX with 200 HP. No Ability here, but its attacks pack a punch: Thunderclap Kick does 60 damage and paralyzes if you go first, while Multishot Lightning hits for 120 to the Active and 120 to a Benched Pokémon if they’ve got damage already. Weak to Lightning, resists Fighting, and retreats for two energy. Simple setup for electric decks, especially if you’re chaining big hits.
This set dropped in 2023, celebrating the original 151 Pokémon with modern twists, and these SIR prints often come from booster boxes or ETBs. Raw copies like this can show minor quirks—think slight off-centering on the borders, which is common in SV-era pulls, or that thick card stock that holds up well but might have tiny print lines if you squint. Edges usually stay clean unless mishandled, and the holo pattern is bold without overwhelming the illustration.
Diving into condition, the corners are sharp with no dings, edges white and smooth like they just left the factory, surface free of scratches or whitening, and the holo flash is vibrant under any angle. Centering looks solid at about 60/40 top-bottom, nothing egregious for a raw card. Back side’s clean too, no residue or bends. Sleeve it up for your binder or let it ride solo in a top loader—either way, it’s ready for the table.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Zapdos EX
– Set: Scarlet & Violet 151
– Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
– Condition: Raw Near Mint
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