Pokemon Zapdos ex - 202/165 - SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 (MEW)
The Zapdos ex Special Illustration Rare — #202/165 from Scarlet & Violet: 151 (MEW) is one of the defining chase cards from the most nostalgic Pokémon TCG release of the modern era. Illustrated by Shiburingaru, the full-art canvas places Zapdos front and center alongside Articuno and Moltres in a breathtaking, electric panorama — the only legendary bird trio SIR in the entire set, and a card that stops anyone cold the moment they see it.
- Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — one of the hardest pulls in Scarlet & Violet: 151, sitting above the set's 165-card base in the secret rare tier
- Numbered 202/165, a full-art holo with the premium texturing and depth collectors associate with top-tier modern Pokémon SIRs
- Scarlet & Violet: 151 is the first complete Kanto collection in TCG history, featuring all 151 original Pokémon in Pokédex order — a cultural milestone released September 22, 2023
- Raw Near Mint copies are currently moving around $110–$112, with a PSA 9 trading near $120 and a PSA 10 Gem Mint commanding ~$511
TCGplayer called this card the only legendary bird to receive the Illustration Rare treatment in the set, combining an iconic Pokémon with a genuinely powerful game piece — Zapdos ex spreads damage to the opposing Bench and retreats for free. For collectors, it's a binder centerpiece and a legitimate grading target; raw NM copies have trended upward 5%+ over the last 30 days. If you're building a 151 master set or want one of Gen 1's most iconic trios immortalized in premium modern art, this is the card to own.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
