Zamazenta V Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Zamazenta V from the Sword Shield set is a Rare Ultra card with 230 HP. Its Dauntless Shield ability offers a strong defensive edge, while the Assault Tackle attack adds disruptive offense. This card is numbered 196 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, V
• Ability: Dauntless Shield — Prevents all damage from opponent’s Pokémon VMAX attacks
• Attack: Assault Tackle — 130 damage; discards a Special Energy from opponent’s Active Pokémon
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: D
• V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Sword Shield set printing of Zamazenta V, card number 196. It is a Rare Ultra rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Zamazenta V card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “swsh1-196,” rarity, and illustrator signature.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its V rule means knocking it out grants your opponent two Prize cards, a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Zamazenta V in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep the Rare Ultra rarity card in collectible shape.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Zamazenta V debuts as a powerful Metal-type Basic V Pokémon with a unique damage-preventing Ability and a disruptive high-damage attack. It stands out as a Rare Ultra card with strong defensive and offensive capabilities.