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Zacian

Promo SWSH / #SWSH033/307

Zacian

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Promo SWSH
Rarity (source)
Promo
Illustrator
Kouki Saitou
Source reference
swshp-SWSH033

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
130
Type (source)
Métal
Stage (source)
Base
Pokédex number
888
Regulation mark
D
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Feu ×2
Resistance (source)
Plante -30

Printed card text — French

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

Mâchouille

Cost: Incolore · Incolore · Incolore

Damage: 60

Lancez une pièce. Si c'est face, défaussez une Énergie du Pokémon Actif de votre adversaire.

Lame de Métal

Cost: Métal · Métal · Métal · Incolore

Damage: 190

Défaussez 3 Énergies de ce Pokémon.

Documented variants

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  • Holographic
  • Holo · Cosmos · Standard

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