Team rockets zapdos – Destined Rivals (#70)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Team rockets zapdos (#70) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Destined Rivals released in 2025. It showcases artwork by Nurikabe and the Jamming Wing attack (30 damage), You may move an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to 1 of their Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.15, Cardmarket average sale is €0.08, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.15
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.08
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Card Number
- 70
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Nurikabe
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Jamming Wing
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
You may move an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to 1 of their Benched Pokémon. -
Wicked Thunder
[Lightning, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
If this Pokémon has any Team Rocket's Energy attached, this attack does 60 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Team rockets zapdos from Destined Rivals (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Nurikabe.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Team rockets zapdos 70 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Team rockets zapdos's Jamming Wing deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may move an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to 1 of their Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals #70 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.15 |
�📦 Destined Rivals Set Context
This Team rockets zapdos is part of the Destined Rivals expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Nurikabe, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Team rockets zapdos card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Destined Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Nurikabe resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Destined Rivals
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Team rockets zapdos 70 was released in 2025 in the Destined Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Nurikabe. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Destined Rivals is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Team rockets zapdos with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Team rockets zapdos card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Team rockets zapdos works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.