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Singles · SAR / MUR · Base Set
Zapdos Base Set Holo
サンダー No.145
$95
Condition
Near Mint
Set
Base Set
Release
1996
Rarity
Holo Rare
Origin
Japan print
Ships in
2 business days
About this card
This is the Japanese Base Set Holo Rare Zapdos (サンダー), featuring Mitsuhiro Arita's iconic artwork of the legendary Electric-type bird crackling with electricity against a dark stormy background. As one of the original three legendary birds, Zapdos is a highly sought-after card from the 1996 Japanese Base Set. The holographic treatment gives the card a stunning shimmer effect. This Japanese version predates the international release and is a classic piece of Pokémon TCG history.
Authenticity guaranteed
Inspected under 10× loupe and UV light. Full refund on any verified fake.
Tracked worldwide
Ships from Osaka via EMS / DHL with insurance and a top-loader + team-bag.
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Duties disclosed
US 15% import duty + carrier fees not included. EU IOSS at checkout.
Japan provenance
How this card got to you.
01
Sourced in Osaka
Printed on Japanese card stock — thicker, more saturated, and graded higher on average than the English equivalent. Sourced directly from Japanese retail, tournament, and secondary-market channels.
02
Authenticated
10× loupe inspection, UV and black-light check, centering and edge review against the known print run. Fakes are refunded — no questions.
03
Sleeved on pull
Every card is sleeved and top-loaded before it sees daylight. Perfect Fit inners, Dragon Shield outers, PSA-safe holders.
04
Shipped tracked
Tamper-evident mailer, ‘Do Not Bend’ stamp, tracked EMS or DHL with insurance covering the full declared value.
