Zorua (Dark Explorers 70) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Zorua from the Dark Explorers set is a common card numbered 70. This sleek Pokémon has 60 HP and features the attack Shadow Bind. Its modest stats make it a versatile addition for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Flavor Text: To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Zorua from the Dark Explorers set, card number 70. It is a common card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “bw5” and the card number 70. The artwork by Akira Komayama is unique to this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Attacks:
• “Paralyzing Gaze” can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip.
• “Shadow Bind” deals 20 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during the opponent’s next turn.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the artwork and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set includes Zorua as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with tactical utility in battle through status effects and disruption. The set’s theme focuses on shadowy and mysterious Pokémon, fitting Zorua’s deceptive nature perfectly.