Description
Galarian Zapdos V enters the battlefield to sprint past your opponent’s defenses with supreme Fighting-type legendary speed from the highly acclaimed Chilling Reign expansion!
This listing is for an authentic Galarian Zapdos V Full Art single card from the popular Pokémon TCG SWSH06 Chilling Reign expansion.
This highly competitive collector card is checklist number 173 out of 198 and features magnificent, full-bleed textured artwork by the artist Saki Hayashiro paired with a striking, factory-issued shiny holofoil background matrix. Highlighting the fierce, road-running redesigned legendary bird of Galar, this card offers incredible tactical cost reduction against opposing multi-V board layouts, making it a stellar addition for master set completionists and active players alike.
An absolute must-have addition for aggressive competitive decks, dedicated legendary character collectors, or long-term card investment portfolios.
Card Specifications
- Name: Galarian Zapdos V
- Card Number: 173 out of 198
- Expansion: SWSH Chilling Reign
- Set Code: CRE
- Rarity: Ultra Rare Full Art V
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Fighting / 220 HP / Basic Pokémon V
- Ability: Fighting Instinct – This Pokémon’s attacks cost One Colorless Energy less for each of your opponent’s Pokémon V in play.
- Attack 1: Three Fighting Energy and One Colorless Energy – Thunderous Kick (170 Damage) – Before doing damage, discard a Special Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
- Weakness: Psychic (x2)
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: 1
- Illustrator: Saki Hayashiro
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Galarian Zapdos V Full Art card?
This full-art variant card can only be pulled from official Sword and Shield Chilling Reign booster packs. It sits in the Ultra Rare secret card print slot located near the very back of the pack.
How does Galarian Zapdos V Fighting Instinct ability function in competitive matches?
The Fighting Instinct ability serves as a brilliant counter-play engine against heavy Pokémon V setups. For every single Pokémon V your opponent puts onto their side of the field, the cost of Galarian Zapdos V attacks drops by one Colorless energy, allowing it to fire off heavy attacks for an absolute minimum of just one Fighting energy.
Why is this specific version of Galarian Zapdos V highly collected?
Unlike standard regular Pokémon V cards, this version features an entirely full-bleed artistic canvas with high-grade surface texturing. Collectors heavily target this print because it showcases the striking modern redesign of a classic Generation 1 legendary bird with gorgeous silver-bordered aesthetics.
What is the best way to protect a full-art textured card from damage?
To preserve the pristine surface texture and prevent edge wear, you should immediately slide the card into a tight-fitting penny sleeve and then snap it into a rigid plastic top loader. Storing your single cards this way completely shields them from surface scratches and corner bends.
