Zarude
Scarlet & Violet Promos

#162 Zarude - Scarlet & Violet Promos (svp)

Zarude is a Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet Promos set, released on November 18, 2022. It is a Promo rarity card with a card number of 162 and is illustrated by artist Uninori. The card features a Grass-type Pokémon with 120 HP. Its primary attack, Pluck Off, requires one Grass Energy and allows the player to search their deck for up to three Basic Grass Energy cards, reveal them, and add them to their hand before shuffling the deck. The secondary attack, Hammer Whip, costs three Grass Energy and deals 130 damage, but imposes a restriction that prevents the Pokémon from attacking during the next turn. The card’s abilities emphasize resource management and temporary strategic limitations. Its design aligns with the set’s theme of competitive Pokémon battles, offering players opportunities to manipulate their energy resources and disrupt opponents’ turns. This card is notable for its unique combination of retrieval and defensive mechanics.