Zarude Collector’s Guide: Chilling Reign #19

Character Intro

Zarude from the Chilling Reign set is a Rare Holo card numbered 19. This lively Pokémon boasts 130 HP and features the attack Repeated Whip. Its vibrant design captures the dynamic energy of this agile fighter.

Attack Highlights

• Pack Call: allows searching for Grass Pokémon.
• Repeated Whip: scales damage with attached Grass Energy.

Quick Facts

• HP: 130
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• 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.

Key Printings

The key printing of Zarude is from the Sword & Shield Chilling Reign expansion, card number 19. It is a Rare Holo card, making it a visually appealing and collectible piece for fans of the set and the Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no listed print variants. It is identified by the set code swsh6 and the card number 19. The illustrator is Shin Nagasawa, and the card features the regulation mark E.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in tournaments is therefore unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for added protection during handling or display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign (swsh6): This set introduced Zarude as a Rare Holo Basic Grass-type Pokémon with unique attacks like Pack Call, which allows searching for Grass Pokémon, and Repeated Whip, which scales damage with attached Grass Energy. The set emphasizes forest and nature themes, reflected in Zarude’s flavor text and design.