Galarian-zapdos – Chilling Reign (#174)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Galarian-zapdos (#174) is a Rare Ultra card from Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Akira Komayama and the Thunderous Kick attack (170 damage), Before doing damage, discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $52.79, Cardmarket average sale is €61.92, Floor listings start near €29.95.
- TCGplayer market price: $52.79
- Cardmarket trend price: €57.69
- Recent low listing: €29.95
Card Details
- Set
- Chilling Reign
- Card Number
- 174
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Ultra
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Akira Komayama
- HP
- 200
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Fighting Instinct
This Pokémon's attacks cost Colorless less for each of your opponent's Pokémon V in play.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Thunderous Kick
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 170
Before doing damage, discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (42.5 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Galarian-zapdos from Chilling Reign (Rare Ultra) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Akira Komayama.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Galarian-zapdos 174 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Galarian-zapdos's Thunderous Kick deals 170 damage for Fighting + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Before doing damage, discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 200 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilling Reign #174 ← Current | 200 | 1 attack | Rare Ultra | $52.79 |
�📦 Chilling Reign Set Context
This Galarian-zapdos is part of the Chilling Reign expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021. As a Rare Ultra card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Akira Komayama, 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 Galarian-zapdos card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Ultra cards from Chilling Reign are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Akira Komayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Galarian-zapdos 174 was released in 2021 in the Chilling Reign expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Akira Komayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Ultra card, this Galarian-zapdos is among the premium chase cards from Chilling Reign. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Chilling Reign represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Galarian-zapdos with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Galarian-zapdos card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Galarian-zapdos works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.