Zapdos 30/62 Pokémon Fossil Raw

Zapdos (30/62) from the Fossil expansion is a cornerstone card for any serious Pokémon TCG collector or player. As one of the original Legendary Birds, Zapdos has long been a symbol of power and rarity in the franchise. This Fossil set release marks one of the earliest appearances of the Electric-type powerhouse in the trading card game, making it a highly sought-after piece of Pokémon history. With its striking artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and imposing presence as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon, this card captures the essence of a creature born from ancient energy and storm.

The card features a solid 80 HP and a devastating Thunderstorm attack that deals 40 damage while introducing a high-risk, high-reward mechanic: for each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon, you flip a coin. On heads, 20 damage is dealt to that Pokémon (without applying Weakness or Resistance), but for every tail, Zapdos takes 10 damage in return. This dynamic ability reflects the volatile nature of lightning itself—unpredictable and dangerous to friend and foe alike. With a Retreat Cost of 2 and Resistance to Fighting-type attacks (F-30), it was competitively viable in its era and remains a nostalgic favorite in retro formats.