Chien-Pao #53 from Nullifying Zero - Rare - Illustrated by Satoshi Ito
Darkness

Chien-Pao

#53/117 in Nullifying Zero, Rare, Darkness, illustrated by Satoshi Ito.

Card number
#53/117
Rarity
Rare
Type
Darkness
Language
Japanese
Release date
January 23, 2026
Illustrator
Satoshi Ito
Original name
パオジアン
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Collector Notes

Chien-Pao

Chien-Pao appears in the Japanese print of Nullifying Zero, released on January 23, 2026. Chien-Pao is a rare rarity. The Nullifying Zero set contains 117 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Satoshi Ito.

Collector Insights

Chien-Pao is a Pokémon Trading Card Game card from the Nullifying Zero set, numbered 53 and released on January 23, 2026. It is a Rare card featuring two distinct attacks designed for strategic play. The first attack, Strafe, costs one Darkness Energy and allows the player to switch this Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon. The second attack, Rising Blade, requires two Darkness Energy and one Colorless Energy, with additional damage inflicted if the opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon ex. The card was illustrated by Satoshi Ito and is part of the Japanese-language release of the set. It belongs to a collection that emphasizes tactical interactions through its attack effects and energy requirements. The card’s design and mechanics align with the thematic focus of the Nullifying Zero series, offering players opportunities to manipulate their deck’s positioning during battles.

大昔に 剣によって 露と消えた 者たちの 憎しみが 雪を まとい ポケモンになった。

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