Zorua Pokémon Trading Card (90/162)

Name: Zorua Pokémon Trading Card (90/162)
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Zorua Pokémon trading card, 90/162, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga, showing the Dark-type Pokémon.

Ordinary (3/10)

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DESCRIPTION

A 'Basic' Pokémon trading card featuring the Pokémon Zorua. The card has 60 HP (Hit Points), a 'Whiny Voice' attack, and a 'Dark Edge' attack costing 30 energy. It shows a weakness to Fighting-type Pokémon (x2) and a resistance to Psychic-type Pokémon (-20). The card number is 90/162, indicating it's part of a larger set, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. The flavor text mentions Zorua's ability to transform to hide its true identity.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreAncient to Present Day

Zorua, a fox-like Pokémon known for illusions, draws parallels to the Kitsune (fox spirits) in Japanese folklore, who are often depicted as intelligent beings with shapeshifting abilities.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading: The act of obtaining, organizing, and exchanging trading cards is a common ritual among enthusiasts.
•Competitive play: Players engage in strategic battles using their cards, adhering to specific rules and formats of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Meaning Through Time

1990s-early 2000s

Primarily a children's game and collectible item, often exchanged and played casually among friends.

2000s-Present

Evolved into a more structured competitive game with professional tournaments, and a significant market for rare and vintage collectible cards, attracting adult collectors and investors.

HISTORICAL STORY

Pokémon trading cards gained immense popularity worldwide in the late 1990s and have continued to be a significant part of popular culture and collecting. These cards are used in a collectible card game where players build decks and battle each other, as well as being highly sought after by collectors.

DID YOU KNOW?

Zorua, known as the 'Tricky Fox Pokémon,' is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, famous for its illusionary abilities, which allow it to disguise itself as other Pokémon or even humans.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first released in Japan in 1996 and quickly expanded globally, becoming one of the most successful collectible card games in history, constantly releasing new sets and cards.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card features a glossy, smooth surface on the front with printed artwork and text. The back, though not visible, typically has a standard matte Pokémon card backing. Visible wear indicates a slightly scuffed or handled texture on the edges.

Weight & Feel

Extremely lightweight and thin, consistent with a single paper-based trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in played condition, showing visible wear around the edges, particularly the corners, and some minor surface abrasions. The image also suggests a faint water mark next to the card.