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Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$213.99Market Price
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Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Rocket's Zapdos is one of the standout holo rares from Gym Challenge, the final Wizards-era Gym set that pushed the dramatic 'Owner's Pokémon' concept by pairing famous characters like Team Rocket with iconic monsters.
Set Lore
This card debuted in Gym Challenge, released on October 16, 2000, a set centered on darker Kanto personalities like Giovanni, Koga, Sabrina, and Blaine—making Rocket's Zapdos feel right at home in one of WotC's moodiest expansions.
Artist
Shin-ichi Yoshida illustrated Rocket's Zapdos, and Bulbapedia's illustrator index shows this card sits in a very small Gym Challenge portfolio that also includes Rocket's Mewtwo, giving it extra appeal for artist-focused vintage collectors.
In-Game
Zapdos had already earned legendary status in the games long before this card, debuting as one of Kanto's original Legendary Birds and becoming the perfect species for a Rocket-owned twist on a powerhouse fans already revered.
Card History
For collectors opening this in 2000, Rocket's Zapdos landed the same year Zapdos was featured in Pokémon the Movie 2000, where the Legendary Bird was central to the film's chaos and helped keep Zapdos at peak pop-culture heat.
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About Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition]
Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition] 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 $213.99, 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 [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition] is $213.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition] from?
Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 15, released in 2000.
Is Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Rocket's Zapdos [1st Edition] 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.