Hop's Zacian EX 176/159 Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Pokémon Raw

Pokémon: Zacian

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Set: Journey Together

Card Number: 176/159

Rarity: R

Condition: N/A

Grade: Raw

Year: 2025

Illustrator: aky CG Works 

The Hop's Zacian ex 176/159from the Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together expansion is a formidable Metal-type Basic Pokémon ex card released in March 2025. Illustrated by aky CG Works with character art by DOM, this Ultra Rare (Full Art) card features a dynamic, textured holographic depiction of the trainer Hop alongside the legendary warrior Zacian, showcasing 230 HP. As a secret rare numbered beyond the base set count, it stands out as a premium collectible representing the Galar region's rivalry and legendary power, adhering to the standard Pokémon ex rule where opponents take two Prize cards upon its knockout.

In gameplay, Hop's Zacian ex functions as a heavy-hitting attacker with two distinct moves: "Insta-Strike," which deals 30 damage to the Active Pokémon and simultaneously snipes 30 damage to a Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance, and "Brave Slash," a massive 240-damage attack for one Colorless and three Metal Energy that requires the Pokémon to skip using the attack on the following turn. The card carries a Fire weakness (×2), a Grass resistance (-30), and a retreat cost of two Colorless Energy, making it a potent but slow offensive threat capable of clearing benches or delivering game-ending blows.

Collectors value the raw (ungraded) version of this card for its striking full-art illustration featuring the popular character Hop and its playability in Metal-type decks.

Product Details

Card Number / Rarity:176/159 / Ultra Rare

Card Type / HP / Stage:Metal / 230 / Basic

Attack 1:[1] Insta-Strike (30)
This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Attack 2:[1MMM] Brave Slash (240)
During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Brave Slash.

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost:Rx2 / G-30 / 2

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