The Oracle wording of each has been updated over the years to reflect this original intent
Reserve Zapdos for three specific scenarios: Game-Closing Knockouts : When opponent's active Pokemon has exactly 100200 HP and you need an immediate knockout to secure victory EX Trading : Against opposing EX Pokemon where even 23 heads (100150 damage) creates favorable prize trades Pikachu EX Down : If your Pikachu EX is knocked out and you need immediate offensive presence Energy Management : Only attach three energy to Zapdos EX when you've secured enough benched Electric Pokemon for Pikachu EX's consistent damage
This is down to that second ability, which serves as solid protection while also turning creatures into artifacts, allowing for a surprising range of combos
The cards, which can already be bought online for over 100, have led to chaos at the museum entrance as adult collectors without tickets try to buy them from visitors
JAM Dragon Drive to revive itself when your opponent responds to any of your P.U.N.K
Not only that, it recovers from special conditions, then becomes immune to them