Zamazenta V – Special Art Rare 232/172 | VSTAR Universe (S12a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2022

The Hero of Many Battles' shielded counterpart — in a blazing explosion of crimson and gold, the perfect companion to Zacian V's quiet monochrome restraint. The Zamazenta V Special Art Rare (SAR) 232/172 from the Japanese Sword & Shield High Class Pack VSTAR Universe (S12a) features a wildly expressive full-art illustration by Haru Akasaka — Zamazenta charging through a chaotic, painterly forest awash in fiery reds, oranges, and pinks, with bold splash-and-drip brushwork that gives the entire composition a raw, kinetic energy completely unlike anything else in the set.

Where the Zacian V SAR by Hataya embraces stillness and monochrome restraint, Haru Akasaka's Zamazenta SAR is its emotional and visual opposite — loud, vivid, and almost abstract-expressionist in execution. Together, the two cards form one of the most artistically compelling Legendary pairings in the entire VSTAR Universe set — two completely different artistic visions representing the dual heroes of the same Galar legend.

A Metal-type Basic V with 220 HP, featuring the powerful Behavior of a King Ability — once per turn (ending your turn), discard your entire hand and draw 5 new cards — a dramatic hand-refresh tool — and the devastating scaling Revenge Burst attack dealing 120+ damage that increases by 30 for every Prize card the opponent has already taken, turning a losing position into a comeback weapon.

VSTAR Universe was released on December 2nd 2022 in Japan as the definitive Sword & Shield era swan song High Class Pack.

Card Details:

• Set: VSTAR Universe (S12a) – Japanese Sword & Shield High Class Pack 2022
• Card Number: 232/172
• Rarity: Special Art Rare (SAR)
• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic V
• HP: 220
• Ability: Behavior of a King (discard hand, draw 5, end turn)
• Attack: Revenge Burst (120+)
• Illustrator: Haru Akasaka
• Finish: Full Art Holofoil SAR
• Language: Japanese
• Condition: Near Mint

Why collectors love this card:
Zamazenta is one of the most beloved Legendary Pokémon of the Sword & Shield era — the steadfast shield-bearing counterpart to Zacian's sword. Haru Akasaka's blazing, almost expressionist illustration gives this SAR an emotional intensity that perfectly matches Zamazenta's role as a fierce protector. Paired with the Zacian V SAR, collectors get a genuinely compelling artistic dialogue between two completely different styles representing the same mythological duo. A must for Metal-type collectors, Zamazenta fans, VSTAR Universe set builders, and anyone assembling the complete Zacian/Zamazenta SAR pair.

✅ Japanese Exclusive · ✅ Special Art Rare (SAR) · ✅ Near Mint

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