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Cards/Hisuian Zoroark
Hisuian Zoroark card from the Lost Origin set
Illustration by Kouki Saitou. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Hisuian Zoroark

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A powerful Stage 1 Psychic type that can remove an opponent's Pokemon with a delayed curse.

Psychic120 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

It uses Doom Curse to Knock Out the Defending Pokemon at the end of your opponent's next turn.

It uses Call Back to retrieve a card from the discard pile into your hand.

Signature attack

Doom Curse

At the end of your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon will be Knocked Out.

Doom Curse is a unique attack that does not deal damage immediately. Instead it waits until the end of your opponent's next turn before Knocking Out their Pokemon, which can catch them off guard.

Attacks

No Energy
Doom Curse

At the end of your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon will be Knocked Out.

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Call Back

Put a card from your discard pile into your hand.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks that focus on controlling the game and managing resources. It works best when you need to remove a tough opponent or recover important cards from play.

Strengths
  • Delayed removal power
  • Card recovery ability
  • No energy cost for attack
Watch out for
  • Requires a Psychic Energy for second attack
  • Effect is delayed by one turn
  • Only 120 HP
Pro tip

Use Call Back to retrieve more Doom Curse cards or essential support cards from your discard pile.

From the Pokédex

Hisuian Zoroark is a regional form found in the Hisui region and is known for its ability to manipulate illusions.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that Doom Curse requires patience as the effect happens later, so they must plan their moves carefully.

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