Zoroark #9 from BW Black Star Promos - Promo - Illustrated by Naoki Saito
Darkness

Zoroark

#9/101 in BW Black Star Promos, Promo, 100 HP, Darkness, illustrated by Naoki Saito.

Card number
#9/101
Rarity
Promo
HP
100 HP
Type
Darkness
Language
English
Release date
March 1, 2011
Illustrator
Naoki Saito
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Collector Notes

Zoroark

Zoroark appears in the English print of BW Black Star Promos, released on March 1, 2011. Zoroark is a promo rarity and 100 HP. The BW Black Star Promos set contains 101 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Naoki Saito.

Collector Insights

Zoroark is a Darkness-type Pokémon with 100 HP, featured in the Black & White series as part of the BW Black Star Promos set, released on March 1, 2011. It has a retreat cost of one Colorless energy and a Psychic resistance of -20, while being weak to Fighting-type attacks with a ×2 multiplier. The card includes two attacks: Nasty Plot, which costs one Darkness energy to search the deck for a card and add it to the hand before shuffling, and Foul Play, requiring two Colorless energy to use an attack from the defending Pokémon. Its design is attributed to artist Naoki Saito, and the flavor text suggests a theme of deception, highlighting its ability to mislead groups and protect its lair through illusions. Zoroark’s Promo rarity and strategic versatility in gameplay make it a notable card in competitive and casual play. The card’s mechanics emphasize adaptability, allowing players to manipulate their opponent’s options or secure critical resources. Its balance of offensive and defensive capabilities reflects the design goals of the Pokémon TCG.

Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

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