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Zacian-ex

SVP Black Star Promos / #198/225

Zacian-ex

Printed language: Italian · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
SVP Black Star Promos
Rarity (source)
Promo
Illustrator
PLANETA Mochizuki
Source reference
svp-198

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.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
220
Type (source)
Metallo
Stage (source)
Base
Pokédex number
888
Regulation mark
H
Retreat cost
2 Energy

Printed card text — Italian

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

Dotazione d'Acciaio

Cost: Incolore

Damage: 20

Cerca nel tuo mazzo una carta Energia base {M} e assegnala a questo Pokémon. Poi rimischia le carte del tuo mazzo.

Lacerattacco

Cost: Metallo · Metallo · Incolore

Damage: 210

Durante il tuo prossimo turno, questo Pokémon non può usare Lacerattacco.

Documented variants

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

  • Holographic
  • Olografica · Standard

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