Zapdos 23 WOTC Pokémon Promos Raw

Character: Zapdos

Set: Promo

Series: WOTC

Card Number: 23

Rarity: R

Condition: N/A

Grade: Raw

Year: 2000

Illustrator: Toshinao Aoki

Zapdos (23/53) from the Wizards of the Coast Black Star Promos set is a Lightning-type Basic Pokémon card released in 1999. With 70 HP and a single Colorless energy retreat cost, it features resistance to Fighting-type attacks (-30 damage) and no weakness. Illustrated by Toshinao Aoki, this promotional card was distributed during the theatrical release of Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back, making it a nostalgic piece for fans of the franchise's early era.

.The card’s only attack, "Lightning Burn" (30 damage), includes a coin flip mechanic: if heads, it deals 30 damage to one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon (ignoring Weakness and Resistance); if tails, Zapdos takes 30 damage to itself. This high-risk, high-reward ability adds strategic depth despite its Basic status. As a non-holo promo card, it lacks the flashy finish of later releases but remains notable for its historical significance and unique distribution method.

Type: Character

Product Details

Card Number / Rarity:23/53 / Promo

Card Type / HP / Stage:Lightning / 70 / Basic

Attack 1:[LLL] Lightning Burn (30)
Flip a coin. If heads, and if your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost: / F-30 / 1

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