Rocket's Zapdos (R団のサンダー)
Pokemon • Gym 2: Challenge from the Darkness (Yamabuki City Gym Leaders)
Card Type
Basic Pokemon
Set & Number
Gym 2: Challenge from the Darkness (Yamabuki City Gym Leaders) - No. 145
Rarity
Holo Rare (indicated by the star symbol in the bottom right)
Edition & Language
Japanese Unlimited (No rarity symbol denotes 1st Edition in JP, but this has the star rarity marker typical of Japanese Gym sets) • Japanese
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Moderately Played (MP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw (MP): $15 - $25; Graded (PSA 6-7): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Japanese Rocket's Zapdos vary from $12 for heavily played to $45 for near mint. MP copies settled around $20.
Condition Details
Moderate edge wear and whitening visible along the right and top edges. Significant surface scratches and scuffing on the bottom-right yellow border. Centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom border.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible edge wear and surface scuffs would likely limit the grade to a 5 or 6, making the grading fee cost-ineffective compared to the potential value increase.
Card Description
Rocket's Zapdos LV.34 HP70. Attack 1: Plasma - 20 damage (If there are any Lightning Energy cards in your discard pile, attach 1 to this Pokemon). Attack 2: Electroburn - 70 damage (Does 10 damage to itself for each Lightning Energy attached to it). Weakness: None. Resistance: Fighting -30. Retreat Cost: 2.
Notable Features
Features the Team Rocket 'R' emblem background in the text box and a unique holographic pattern typical of the Japanese Gym Era. Includes the 'Gym Leader' portrait of the Team Rocket member in the bottom right corner.
Authentication Notes
The font, 'rosette' printing pattern (visible on zoom), and the specific layout of the Japanese Trainer badge and energy symbols match authentic Gym-era releases.
Scanned: 2026-04-16T11:40:51.005143