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Zacian VSTAR

Crown Zenith / #096/159

Zacian VSTAR

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Crown Zenith
Rarity (source)
Holo Rare VSTAR
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
Source reference
swsh12.5-096

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Zacian features in Galar's ancient tales as the legendary hero. The Pokédex explains that it absorbs metal and can transform into a weapon for battle. It also presents Zacian as a sibling figure and rival to Zamazenta. The two Pokémon are linked in legend, but each has its own role. Their traditional connection accompanies a contrast: Zacian is described in action, while the entry mentions its rival's long sleep.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

The name legendary hero appears in Pokémon Sword, which describes how Zacian absorbs metal to become a weapon. Pokémon Shield connects it to Zamazenta as a sibling figure and rival. The Pokédex presents this relationship as a story passed down through tradition.

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Card details

HP
270
Type (source)
Metal
Stage (source)
VSTAR
Evolves from (printed name)
Zacian V
Pokédex number
888
Regulation mark
F
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fire ×2
Resistance (source)
Grass -30

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Break Edge

Cost: Metal · Metal · Colorless

Damage: 200

This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance, or by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Sword Star

Cost: Metal · Metal · Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 310

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Holographic
  • holo · standard

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