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Zarude

Pitch Black 56/84 • rare

Set: Pitch Black
Number: 56/84
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2026
Energy type: darkness energy
Artist: matazo

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Lore

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Zarude, a mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, is characterized by its powerful physical abilities and unique connection to the forests it inhabits. This specific darkness-type card from the Pitch Black set is valued by collectors for its distinct artwork and its role in representing a relatively modern addition to the Pokémon roster.

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What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: darkness energyOverhead Throw30

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

Cost: darkness energy darkness energy darkness energyShadowy Whip100+

If your Benched Pokémon have any Shadowy Darkness Energy attached, this attack does 70 more damage.

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Within dense forests, this Pokemon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It's incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokemon of the forest fear it.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Zarude was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Japanese Pitch Black expansion. This set was designed to showcase creatures from the Galar region, capturing the rugged, mysterious nature of the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. The card emphasizes the aesthetic of the darkness type, utilizing a color palette and foil treatment intended to reflect the dense, shadowed forests where this creature is said to reside.

The illustration for this specific rare card emphasizes Zarude’s imposing silhouette and feral energy. Like many designs in this era of the game, the artwork was crafted to feel both cinematic and tactical, intended to appeal to players seeking powerful, high-utility cards for their decks. Upon release, it was well-received by collectors who specialize in Dark-type synergy and fans of the Sword and Shield generation of Pokémon designs.

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