Which booster pack is Zapdos ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Zapdos ex 104/226 is in Pikachu packs from Genetic Apex (A1). This printing is Double Rare (4◇).
| Card | Set | Pack | Printed number | Rarity | Type | HP | Attack / effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapdos ex | Genetic Apex (A1) | Pikachu | 104/226 | Double Rare (4◇) | Electric | 130 | Thundering Hurricane |
| Set | Collector number | Pack / distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Genetic Apex (A1) | 104 | Pikachu |
| Genetic Apex (A1) | 260 | Pikachu |
| Genetic Apex (A1) | 276 | Pikachu |
| Eevee Grove (A3b) | 105 | Eevee |
| Deluxe Pack: ex (A4b) | 139 | Deluxe |
| Card | Number | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Jolteon | A1 102 | Pikachu |
| Zapdos | A1 103 | Pikachu |
| Blitzle | A1 105 | Charizard, Mewtwo, Pikachu |
| Zebstrika | A1 106 | Charizard, Mewtwo, Pikachu |
How to get Zapdos ex
Choose the Pikachu booster within Genetic Apex; the pack name is more specific than the expansion name. Match A1 and collector number 104 when checking the card. The denominator 226 is its printed standard-set numbering, not a total including secret cards. A later expansion containing the same Pokémon name can be a separate effect or a reprint. Use the table to compare pack availability before spending resources on a particular booster.
Pikachu packs in Genetic Apex (A1); A3b and A4b reprints.
How this Zapdos ex printing works
Peck deals 20. Thundering Hurricane flips four coins and deals 50 per heads, giving outcomes from zero to 200 in steps of 50. The maximum is not a guaranteed knockout. This 130 HP Basic Lightning ex should be evaluated by its range of outcomes and two-point knockout liability.
Basic Lightning ex with 130 HP; a launch-set Electric attacker. Also in Eevee Grove (SSR) and Deluxe Pack: ex.
Deck choices and printing differences
Use the Electric deck library and budget lists to compare support cards. These are browsing routes, not a claim that every deck includes this printing. Exact inclusion is established by the 20-card lists and their cited sources.
The printing table separates collector records, including alternate artwork where the database records it separately. A repeated name alone does not establish an identical attack or Ability. Match set, number, and printed effect before substituting cards. For rarity restrictions and eligibility, see the trading guide; being listed in a pack does not guarantee that every version can be traded.
FAQ
Which pack contains this Zapdos ex?
Pikachu in Genetic Apex, set A1, printed number 104/226.
Why can the same name appear in several packs?
Different artwork and effects can share a Pokémon name. Compare the set code and collector number using the printing table.
Sources
- Serebii: primary printed card and rules — checked 2026-11-02
- Independent public database: packs and printings — checked 2026-11-02