{"product_id":"hops-zacian-ex-186-159-sv09-journey-together-jtg-1","title":"Hop's Zacian ex - 186\/159 - SV09: Journey Together (JTG)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHop's Zacian ex — \u003cstrong\u003e186\/159 Special Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e — is one of the premier chase cards from \u003cem\u003eSV09: Journey Together\u003c\/em\u003e, the Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet expansion that made Trainer's Pokémon the entire identity of a main set for the first time in over twenty years. Alongside N's Zoroark ex, Iono's Bellibolt ex, and Lillie's Clefairy ex, this card leads a lineup of trainer-paired SIRs that collectors targeted hardest at release and have sustained demand ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork pairs Hop — Galar's earnest, relatable rival whose underdog arc from Sword \u0026amp; Shield remains one of the most memorable in the modern era — with \u003cstrong\u003eZacian\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary wolf who graces the Pokémon Sword box art. Zacian's metallic blade and light-toned fur are a natural fit for the SIR holofoil treatment: tilt the card and the sword shimmers. The composition gives both Hop and Zacian room to breathe without either overwhelming the other, and the card is honest to who Hop is — earnest, trying his best, unmistakably himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e SV09: Journey Together — the first main expansion to put Trainer's Pokémon at the center of its identity, not as a subset or gallery insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — the rarest holofoil tier in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard stats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal \/ 230 HP \/ Basic — hits 240 with Brave Slash and applies bench pressure with Insta-Strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw market comps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint copies trading in the \u003cstrong\u003e$30–$37\u003c\/strong\u003e range; a CGC 9 sold at auction for \u003cstrong\u003e$55.20\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a PSA 10 cleared \u003cstrong\u003e$115–$252\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the venue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSword \u0026amp; Shield's generation carries a devoted player base, and Hop's character arc — stepping out of Champion Leon's shadow and becoming a research partner — gives him a depth that holds long-term collector attention. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eHop's Zacian ex SIR\u003c\/strong\u003e that Galar fans have been chasing since \u003cem\u003eJourney Together\u003c\/em\u003e dropped in March 2025. Raw, it's still accessible. Graded, it's already climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50924696994044,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/0CB7F011-2129-4EF9-BADF-2E52124FBBAB.jpg?v=1786032639","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/hops-zacian-ex-186-159-sv09-journey-together-jtg-1","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}