Hop's Zacian ex, Journey Together 186/159, ultra-rare

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Hop's Zacian ex

Journey Together 186/159 • ultra-rare

Set: Journey Together
Number: 186/159
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Released: 2025
Energy type: metal energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $32.58
Artist: DOM

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Market

What it's worth

$32.58market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$32.58 – $40.72 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Special Illustration Rare from the Journey Together set, this Zacian ex card is prized for its detailed, immersive artwork that captures the legendary Pokémon in a unique artistic style. The metal-type card is a standout collectible for fans of the Galar region, representing both a high-tier mechanical inclusion in gameplay and a significant aesthetic highlight for card collectors.

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Card face

What it does

230 HPBasicex

Cost: colorless energyInsta-Strike30

This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Cost: metal energy metal energy metal energy colorless energyBrave Slash240

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Brave Slash.

Weaknessfire energy×2Resistancegrass energy-30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Hop's Zacian ex is a Special Illustration Rare card featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game set Journey Together. The card depicts the Legendary Pokémon Zacian, a central figure from the Galar region, styled in a metallic typing that honors its presence in the Sword and Shield games. It was designed to emphasize the narrative bond between trainers and their partners, moving away from standard battle-focused artwork toward more atmospheric, character-driven illustrations.

The artistic direction for this series focused on capturing the majesty of Legendary Pokémon in quiet, evocative settings. By utilizing a Special Illustration Rare format, the designers allowed for a full-frame aesthetic that showcases the intricate details of Zacian’s design. Upon its release, the card was received warmly by collectors for its polished aesthetic and the high-quality holographic foil application, which effectively highlights the metallic textures inherent to the subject.

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About

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