Zorua Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #69

Character Intro

Zorua from the Dark Explorers set is a Common card numbered 69 with 50 HP. This lively Pokémon features a straightforward attack called Scratch. Its simple design makes it an accessible addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Ascension (Darkness): Search your deck for a card that evolves from Zorua and put it onto this Pokémon.
• Scratch (2 Colorless): Deals 20 damage.
• Flavor Text: It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Dark Explorers set, card number 69. It is a Common rarity card featuring artwork by Masakazu Fukuda. The card’s regulation mark and release date are unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its Darkness type, Basic stage, and the unique Ascension attack that facilitates evolution from the deck. The card’s set code is bw5-69.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack set and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is widely available but still benefits from careful handling to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set features Zorua as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with a unique evolution mechanic via the Ascension attack. The set emphasizes thematic darkness and evolution strategies, with Zorua fitting neatly into this motif as a clever, shape-shifting Pokémon.