We now turn to the awe-inspiring ultimate form of the Order Pokémon: Zygarde in its 100% or “Complete” Forme. This holographic card from the incredibly popular Shiny Star V set is a showcase of raw power, illustrated with dynamic energy by artist Ryuta Fuse.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Zygarde (ジガルデ)
- Set: Shiny Star V (s3a)
- Year: 2020
- Card Number: 039-076
- Rarity/Edition: Holo Rare
- Artist: Ryuta Fuse
- National Pokédex No.: 718
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Fighting
- HP: 150
Attack 1:
- Japanese: ビーム
- Romaji: Bīmu
- English: Beam
- Cost: [Fighting]
- Damage: 30
Attack 2:
- Japanese: コアリベンジャー
- Romaji: Koa Ribenjā
- English: Core Enforcer
- Cost: [Fighting][Colourless][Colourless]
- Damage: 80+
- Effect: If you have more remaining Prize cards than your opponent, this attack does 80 more damage.
- Weakness: Grass x2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless][Colourless][Colourless]
Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: すべての ジガルデ・セルが 集まり 誕生する。生態系を 乱すものを 武力で 鎮める。
- Romaji: Subete no Jigarude Seru ga atsumari tanjō suru. Seitaikei o midasu mono o buryoku de shizumeru.
- English: Born from the gathering of all Zygarde Cells. It pacifies those who disturb the ecosystem with its might.
Collector’s Notes
This Zygarde card is a Holo Rare from the Japanese high-class set Shiny Star V (s3a), a landmark release from the Sword & Shield era in 2020. This set was immensely popular due to its high pull rates for rare cards and its large “Shiny Vault” subset, making it an exciting pack-opening experience for collectors. This card showcases Zygarde in its ultimate 100% Forme, a colossal titan born when all of its individual Cells and Cores combine.
The artwork by Ryuta Fuse is a masterclass in conveying power and action. Fuse is known for intense, dynamic illustrations, and this piece perfectly captures the overwhelming force of Zygarde’s Complete Forme. The Pokémon dominates the frame against a chaotic, high-energy background, visually representing its role as an enforcer that pacifies threats to the natural order, just as its Pokédex entry describes. The vertical holographic pattern adds to the sense of power radiating from the Pokémon.
For the Geopik collection, this Zygarde represents a broader interpretation of our theme. While not a mineral itself, Zygarde is the planet’s immune system personified. Its body, formed from countless hexagonal cells, evokes the structure of crystalline minerals like basalt columns or beryl. It is a guardian of the entire ecosystem, a living force of nature that rises from the earth to maintain balance. This card is a testament to the planet’s power to protect itself, making it a fitting guardian for a collection dedicated to the earth’s treasures.
