Zarude Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates #16

Character Intro

Zarude from the Shining Fates set is a rare card numbered 16 with 120 HP. Its standout attack, Jungle Blast, adds strategic flair to gameplay, and the card offers both visual appeal and solid performance in a collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Suctioning Vines: Heals 30 damage from Zarude and deals 30 damage.
• Jungle Blast: Deals 110 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.
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh45
• Card ID: swsh45-16
• Image:

Key Printings

The key printing of Zarude in the Pokémon TCG is from the Shining Fates set, appearing as card number 16. This rare card is notable for its solid HP and powerful attacks, making it desirable for collectors focused on Grass-type Pokémon or the Shining Fates series.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Rarity: Rare
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh45
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou (a recognizable hallmark of the artwork)

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve, keep the card away from direct sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching to preserve condition and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates: Introduced Zarude as a rare Basic Grass-type Pokémon with healing and high-damage attacks, emphasizing its connection to forest ecology through flavor text and detailed illustration.