Porygon-Z (Burning Shadows 105) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Porygon-Z from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Holo card numbered 105 with 130 HP. It features the ability Initialize and the attack Zap Cannon, showcasing its unique digital prowess. This card offers a vibrant addition to any collection focused on versatile Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Initialize — When played from hand to evolve, it may devolve each of your opponent’s evolved Pokémon by returning their highest Stage Evolution card to their hand.
• Attack: Zap Cannon — Deals 80 damage but cannot be used during your next turn.
• Flavor Text: “In order to create a more advanced Pokémon, an additional program was installed, but apparently it contained a defect that makes it move oddly.”
• Illustrator: MAHOU
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Key Printings

This exact printing of Porygon-Z appears in the Burning Shadows set as card number 105. It is a Rare Holo card illustrated by MAHOU. The release date for this printing is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “sm3” and the card ID “sm3-105.” The card is a Stage 2 Pokémon evolving from Porygon2, with the subtype “Stage 2” and the Colorless type.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.
• Its ability to devolve opponent’s evolved Pokémon and a strong 80-damage attack make it tactically interesting, though the Zap Cannon attack has the drawback of being unusable on the next turn.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Rare Holo card, Porygon-Z should be stored in protective sleeves and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve its holofoil quality. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set includes the Porygon-Z card as a Rare Holo, featuring its unique Initialize ability and Zap Cannon attack. The set is part of the Sun & Moon series, with no known release date for this specific card.