Zamazenta Collectors Guide: Destined Rivals Illustration Rare

Character Intro

Zamazenta from the Destined Rivals set is an Illustration Rare with a sturdy 130 HP. Its signature attack, Strong Bash, gives it notable collector appeal thanks to its punchy damage and reactive effect. Striking artwork and solid stats make this card a standout within the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: Its ability to deflect any attack led to it being known as the Fighting Master’s Shield. It was feared and respected by all.
• Attack: Strong Bash (70 damage) — If Zamazenta is damaged during your opponent’s next turn, it deals damage counters back to the attacker equal to the damage taken, even if Knocked Out.

Key Printings

This card is from the Destined Rivals set (set code sv10), identified as card number 201. It is an Illustration Rare, making it a visually distinct and collectible version of Zamazenta.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sv10,” card number “201,” and the illustrator Takumi Wada. The card’s artwork and Illustration Rare rarity help distinguish it from other Zamazenta printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack, Strong Bash, offers a strategic counterattack mechanic that can punish opponents for damaging Zamazenta.

Care & Storage Tips

To protect the Illustration Rare finish and artwork, store the card in a sleeve, avoid direct sunlight and moisture, and use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Features Zamazenta as a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with a unique counterattack ability and Illustration Rare rarity. The set’s focus includes powerful Pokémon from the Scarlet & Violet series, with this card standing out due to its defensive flavor and striking art by Takumi Wada.