Zacian · Phantasmal Flames, what to know.
About the Zacian card
Zacian is card 45 of 130 in Phantasmal Flames, released in January 2026, a Rare. It is a Basic Psychic-type with 130 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Zacian needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by kawayoo.
The card's flavor text gives Zacian a line of lore: "Able to cut down anything with a single strike, it became known as the Fairy King's Sword, and it inspired awe in friend and foe alike."
About Zacian in the Pokémon world
A Fairy Legendary wolf with a sword. Cover Pokémon of Pokémon Sword. Zacian V Full Art from SWSH base is the most-collected card from the set and a tournament staple for years.
What is Zacian worth?
Zacian is a non-holo Rare. In Phantasmal Flames, value concentrates in the holo rares, so a Zacian trades modestly, though a clean, well-centered 1st Edition copy in PSA 10 is scarcer than the print run suggests and carries a real premium. Check the live price above for the figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Zacian before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Zacian grades on centering and edges more than surface. The card was played and traded more freely than the holos, so a clean, well-centered Zacian is worth more than collectors assume.
If you are collecting Zacian
For Zacian, check centering by eye, edge whitening on all four sides, and surface under angled light. Submission math on Zacian rarely works unless the card has independent demand.
