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Rocket's Zapdos
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$101.65Market Price
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Rocket's Zapdos Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Rocket's Zapdos is one of the marquee holo rares of Gym Challenge, the final Wizards of the Coast Gym-era set that brought Team Rocket and Gym Leader Pokémon into the same expansion.
Set Lore
This card debuted in English in Gym Challenge on October 16, 2000, but its original Japanese appearance was earlier in Challenge from the Darkness, giving it a direct link to the late-1990s peak of vintage Pokémon TCG design.
Card History
Its attack name Plasma became a small piece of TCG history, later noted as first appearing on this very card before showing up again on Rocket's Zapdos ex years afterward.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Shin-ichi Yoshida, and the dramatic storm-lit pose helps sell the fantasy that even a Legendary Bird could be twisted into Team Rocket's arsenal.
Cultural Impact
Rocket's Zapdos was important enough to be revived for Pokémon's 25th Anniversary in Celebrations' Classic Collection, a sign that collectors still see this Gym Challenge holo as one of the defining vintage throwbacks.
Card Reference
About Rocket's Zapdos
Rocket's Zapdos is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 15. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $101.65, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #15
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Rocket's Zapdos?
The current market price of Rocket's Zapdos is $101.65. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Rocket's Zapdos from?
Rocket's Zapdos is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 15, released in 2000.
Is Rocket's Zapdos worth grading?
Whether Rocket's Zapdos is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Rocket's Zapdos?
You can buy or sell Rocket's Zapdos on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.