Zoroark Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #171

Character Intro

Zoroark from the Fusion Strike set is an uncommon card numbered 171. It boasts 120 HP and features the striking attack Night Daze. This card offers a solid addition to any collection with its sleek design and balanced stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Zorua)
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: “If it thinks humans are going to discover its den, Zoroark shows them visions that make them wander around in the woods.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Zoroark appears in the Sword & Shield Fusion Strike set as card number 171. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card.

Attacks:
– Double Claw: Deals 40 damage per heads flipped on two coins.
– Night Daze: A straightforward 100 damage attack requiring two Darkness and one Colorless energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh8-171” and the Fusion Strike set symbol. The card’s illustrator, Kouki Saitou, is credited on the bottom right, and the regulation mark “E” is present near the bottom left.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Avoid exposure to moisture and handle the card by its edges to maintain its crisp corners and surface. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: This set introduces Zoroark as a versatile Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a balance of damage potential and moderate HP. It fits well into decks that leverage coin flip mechanics and strong single attacks.