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Zacian

Faille Paradoxe / #136/182

Zacian

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Faille Paradoxe
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Tonji Matsuno
Source reference
sv04-136

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
120
Type (source)
Métal
Stage (source)
Base
Pokédex number
888
Regulation mark
G
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

Rugissement de Fer

Cost: Métal

Damage: 30

Attachez une carte Énergie {M} de base de votre pile de défausse à l'un de vos Pokémon de Banc.

Lame Vaillante

Cost: Métal · Métal · Incolore

Damage: 130

Pendant votre prochain tour, ce Pokémon ne peut pas attaquer.

Documented variants

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

  • Reverse
  • Holographic
  • Holo · Standard
  • Reverse · Standard

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