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Hop's Zacian ex card from the Journey Together set
Illustration by DOM. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Hop's Zacian ex

A powerful and versatile ex-Pokémon with unique attack abilities.

Metal230 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Deals a quick 30 damage to an opponent's Benched Pokémon.

Delivers massive 240 damage in one hit, but can't use it twice in a row.

Signature attack

Brave Slash

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Brave Slash. (240 damage)

Hop's Zacian ex has two powerful attacks that can clear out your opponent's Bench and deal significant damage. Its ability to knock out an opponent's Pokémon and force them to draw Prize cards makes it a formidable card.

Attacks

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Insta-Strike30

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

MMMC
Brave Slash240

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

Which deck it belongs in

This card works well in decks focused on clearing the Bench or dealing massive one-hit kills.

Strengths
  • High HP
  • Can deal significant damage quickly
  • Knocks out opponent's Bench Pokémon
Watch out for
  • Cannot use Brave Slash twice in a row
  • No self-healing abilities
Pro tip

Use Hop's Zacian ex as a finishing move to end games quickly, especially when you have control of the Bench.

From the Pokédex

Hop's Zacian ex is known for its regal appearance and fierce determination in battle.

Note for the parent

Consider pairing Hop's Zacian ex with other cards that can protect its health, as it has no way to heal itself.

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