Zapdos G 12/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released Nov 4, 2009
Zapdos G is a Holo Rare Lightning-type Basic Pokemon card, number 12/99 in Arceus (released Nov 4, 2009), illustrated by Ryota Saito. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$36.49 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$34.43 to ~$36.49, up 6.0%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$18.62 | ~$16.45 | ~$20.97 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$36.49 | ~$24.99 | ~$130.20 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
Graded copies on eBay
Graded prices vary a lot by grade. These links search current listings.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We also take part in the TCGplayer and CardNexus (via Impact) and eBay Partner Network affiliate programs. Links to TCGplayer, CardNexus, eBay and Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. Cardmarket links are not affiliate links.
Sealed Arceus products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
![Arceus 3 Pack Blister [Darkrai]](https://static.pokemoncardlist.net/images/cards/sealed-659591.avif)
Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 12/99 |
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Ryota Saito |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number12/99Card 12 of the 99 in the main Arceus list.
- Set symbol
The small Arceus symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityHolo Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ryota Saito” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Charge Beam10Flip a coin. If heads, search your discard pile for an Energy card and attach it to Zapdos G.
Lightning Strike40You may discard all Lightning attached to Zapdos G. If you do, this attack's base damage is 80 instead of 40.
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Resistance: Fighting -20 · Retreat cost: 2
More Arceus cards
All Zapdos cards · Arceus price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.