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Every Zapdos chase card: full arts, illustration rares & secret rares
Zapdos has 9 chase cards in English, from FireRed & LeafGreen (2004) to 30th Celebration (2026). That's 3 Rare Secret, 2 Rare Ultra, 1 Classic Collection, 1 Illustration Rare, 1 Special Illustration Rare, 1 Ultra Rare, with 6 numbered as secret rares. Here's the full checklist, oldest first.
- Chase cards
- 9
- Secret rares
- 6
- Artists
- 8
- Eras
- 5
- In Standard
- 1
Zapdos chase card checklist
| Got it | Card | Set | No. | Rarity | Artist | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapdos ex | FireRed & LeafGreen | 116/112 Secret | Rare Secret | Ryo Ueda | 2004 | |
| Zapdos | Supreme Victors | 150/147 Secret | Rare Secret | Toshinao Aoki | 2009 | |
| Galarian Zapdos V | Chilling Reign | 173/198 | Rare Ultra | 5ban Graphics | 2021 | |
| Galarian Zapdos V | Chilling Reign | 174/198 | Rare Ultra | Akira Komayama | 2021 | |
| Rocket's Zapdos | Celebrations: Classic Collection | 15/25 | Classic Collection | Shin-ichi Yoshida | 2021 | |
| Galarian Zapdos V | Brilliant Stars | 182/172 Secret | Rare Secret | 5ban Graphics | 2022 | |
| Zapdos ex | Scarlet & Violet 151 | 192/165 Secret | Ultra Rare | takuyoa | 2023 | |
| Zapdos ex | Scarlet & Violet 151 | 202/165 Secret | Special Illustration Rare | Shiburingaru | 2023 | |
| Zapdos Standard | 30th Celebration | 133/128 Secret | Illustration Rare | mashu | 2026 |
Tick boxes are for printing or a quick check — they aren't saved. "Secret" means the number is higher than the set's printed total. "Standard" means the card can be played in the 2026–27 Standard format.
Zapdos chase cards by era
Sword & Shield: 4 · Scarlet & Violet: 2 · EX: 1 · Mega Evolution: 1 · Platinum: 1
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Questions people ask
How many Zapdos chase cards are there?
There are 9 English Zapdos cards at chase rarities: 3 Rare Secret, 2 Rare Ultra, 1 Classic Collection, 1 Illustration Rare, 1 Special Illustration Rare, 1 Ultra Rare.
What is the newest Zapdos full art or secret rare?
Zapdos 133/128 from 30th Celebration (16 September 2026), a Illustration Rare illustrated by mashu.
What was the first Zapdos chase card?
Zapdos ex 116/112 from FireRed & LeafGreen in 2004, printed as a Rare Secret.
Which set has the most Zapdos chase cards?
Chilling Reign with 2 chase cards, followed by Scarlet & Violet 151 (2).
Who has drawn the most Zapdos chase cards?
5ban Graphics, with 2 cards. In total 8 different artists have illustrated Zapdos at chase rarities.
Can I play Zapdos chase cards in Standard?
Yes — 1 of them is legal in the 2026–27 Standard format: Zapdos (30th Celebration). Full-art versions play exactly like the regular card.
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