Zacian, SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH033/307, promo

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Zacian

SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH033/307 • promo

Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
Number: SWSH033/307
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2019
Energy type: metal energy
Market price: $3.26
Artist: Kouki Saitou

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Market

What it's worth

$3.26market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$3.26 – $3.70 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a prominent Legendary Pokémon introduced in the Galar region, Zacian serves as the mascot for Pokémon Sword and has become a staple of competitive play due to its powerful Steel-type abilities. This specific promo card is sought after for its distinct metallic illustration style, which highlights the hero’s signature rusted sword and regal aesthetic.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyCrunch60

Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Cost: metal energy metal energy metal energy colorless energyMetal Blade190

Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

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

Now armed with a weapon it used in ancient times, this Pokémon needs only a single strike to fell even Gigantamax Pokémon.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Zacian card, numbered SWSH033 as part of the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos, was released in 2020 to coincide with the introduction of the Galar region in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a promo card distributed via special collections, it was designed to showcase the legendary mascot of Pokémon Sword, highlighting the game's focus on the power of the Steel-type. The artwork leans into the majestic, sword-wielding aesthetic of the character, emphasizing its role as a central figure in the eighth generation of the franchise.

The design process for these promotional cards is handled by The Pokémon Company's internal creative teams in collaboration with veteran illustrators who aim to capture the dynamic essence of new legendary Pokémon. This specific release was intended to provide players and collectors with an accessible way to obtain a powerful Metal-type attacker early in the Sword & Shield era. Upon its arrival, it was well-received by the competitive community for its utility in the game's meta, solidifying its place as a staple of that era's promotional sets.

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About Zacian

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