Collector’s Guide: N’s Zoroark ex (Journey Together #189)

Character Intro

N’s Zoroark ex from the Journey Together set is a Hyper Rare card boasting a robust 280 HP. It features the ability Trade, allowing strategic hand management, and the attack Night Joker, adding a dynamic edge in battle. This card stands out with its striking design and powerful capabilities.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1, ex
• Evolves From: N’s Zorua
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Rules: Pokémon ex rule applies—when knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “Journey Together” set, identified by set code sv9 and card number 189. It is a Hyper Rare card, making it a prized find for collectors focusing on high-rarity cards from the Scarlet & Violet series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the card ID sv9-189, the illustrator takuyoa, and the distinctive Stage 1, ex subtype. The card’s unique ability “Trade” and attack “Night Joker” also help distinguish it from other Zoroark cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The Pokémon ex rule applies, meaning if N’s Zoroark ex is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Its ability “Trade” allows discarding a card to draw 2 cards once per turn, and its attack “Night Joker” copies an attack from a Benched N’s Pokémon, offering tactical flexibility.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its Hyper Rare status and artistic value, store this card in a protective sleeve and a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent damage. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the card’s vivid artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): This set includes N’s Zoroark ex as a Hyper Rare highlight, emphasizing powerful Darkness-type Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks. The set focuses on strategic gameplay elements and visually dynamic card art.