Zoroark Collector’s Guide: XY 73 Rare Holo

Character Intro

Zoroark from the XY set is a Rare Holo card numbered 73. It features a striking 100 HP and a single attack called Night Claw. This card offers a sleek addition to any collection with its vivid design and solid stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Zorua)
• Attacks:
• Corner: Deals 30 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating next turn.
• Night Claw: Deals 100 damage; flip a coin, if tails discard 2 Energy attached to Zoroark.
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set: XY (xy1)
• Card Number: 73
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the XY set printing of Zoroark, card number 73, a Rare Holo variant. The card features the original artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and is part of the first XY series release. Release date is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy1” and the card number “73.” The card is a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon evolving from Zorua, with the subtype “Stage 1.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its attacks offer strategic options: “Corner” can lock an opponent’s retreat, while “Night Claw” delivers heavy damage with an Energy discard risk.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY (xy1): The original XY set introduced Zoroark as a powerful Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with unique disruptive attacks and a striking holofoil design. This card remains a notable collectible for fans of the XY series.