Zarude Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #27

Character Intro

Zarude from the Fusion Strike set is an uncommon Pokémon card numbered 27. With 110 HP and the dynamic attack Wild Whip, it adds a lively edge to any collection with its distinctive design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Scratch: 20 damage, costs 1 Colorless energy
• Wild Whip: 40+ damage, costs 1 Grass + 1 Colorless; flip a coin, if heads, does 30 more damage
• Flavor Text: Once the vines on Zarude’s body tear off, they become nutrients in the soil. This helps the plants of the forest grow.
• Illustrator: Anesaki Dynamic
• Card Number: 27/264 (Fusion Strike)
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Zarude appears in the Sword & Shield Fusion Strike set as card number 27. It is an uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “swsh8” and regulation mark “E.” The card’s unique identifier is “swsh8-27.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork by Anesaki Dynamic and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep its collectible value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Introduced Zarude as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. This set is known for its dynamic artwork and strategic gameplay elements, though this card’s tournament legality remains unknown.