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ザシアン

白熱のアルカナ / #052/68

ザシアン

Printed language: Japanese · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
白熱のアルカナ
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
nagimiso
Source reference
S11a-052

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)
Metal
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
888
Regulation mark
F
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fire x2
Resistance (source)
Grass -30

Printed card text — Japanese

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.

Description from the source

かつての 得物で 武装した。 キョダイマックスポケモンも 一刀の もとに 切り捨てる。

Attacks

バトルレギオン

Cost: Metal

Damage: 20+

自分のベンチポケモンの数×10ダメージ追加。このワザのダメージは、弱点と、相手のバトルポケモンにかかっている効果を計算しない。

スライスブレード

Cost: Metal · Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 100

Documented variants

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  • Holographic
  • holo · standard

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