Zapdos – Team Rocket Returns (#106)
Zapdos Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (2004) — card #106. Released in 2004 as part of the EX series, Team Rocket Returns introduced Zapdos in Rare Holo EX rarity. This Rare Holo EX print by Ryo Ueda features Darkness typing. The artwork by Ryo Ueda showcases Zapdos's distinctive Darkness, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 100 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare Holo EX card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Zapdos or Team Rocket Returns completionist sets. Subtype classification: Basic, ex. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €191.46, trending down (~-15.8%) over 7 days
Card overview
Zapdos Rare Holo Ex card from Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004) — card #106 illustrated by Ryo Ueda. It’s a Basic, ex Darkness type with 100 HP. Key attacks include Plasma (10) and Raging Thunder (60) and the ability Darkness Guard. Weak to Lightning ×2; retreat cost 1. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A EX era rare holo ex print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns
- Card No.: 106
- Rarity: Rare Holo EX
- Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
- HP: 100
- Type: Darkness
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Basic, ex
- Prices: €227.37 (Cardmarket) · $230.52 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: holofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Plasma [Colorless] — 10: Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Rocket's Zapdos ex.
- Raging Thunder [Lightning, Lightning, Colorless] — 60: This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your Pokémon.
- Weaknesses: Lightning ×2
- Retreat: 1 (Colorless)
Rules
- When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Abilities
- Darkness Guard: As long as Rocket's Zapdos ex has any Darkness Energy attached to it, damage done to Rocket's Zapdos ex by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
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