{"product_id":"hops-zacian-ex-186-159-sv09-journey-together-jtg","title":"Hop's Zacian ex - 186\/159 - SV09: Journey Together (JTG)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e version of \u003cstrong\u003eHop's Zacian ex — #186\/159\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003eScarlet \u0026amp; Violet: Journey Together (SV09)\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the premier Trainer's Pokémon chase cards of 2025. This is the top-tier pull for Hop collectors — a full-art, holofoil SIR numbered out of the standard set, illustrated by artist \u003cstrong\u003eDOM\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring Hop and his legendary partner \u003cstrong\u003eZacian in Crowned Sword form\u003c\/strong\u003e, sword gleaming in its mouth, rendered in a dynamic composition true to his iconic look from \u003cem\u003ePokémon Sword and Shield\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJourney Together\u003c\/em\u003e marked the return of \u003cstrong\u003eOwner's Pokémon\u003c\/strong\u003e cards to the TCG — a mechanic absent since 2021 — pairing beloved Trainers directly with their Pokémon ex. Hop's story as Leon's younger brother, the rival who steps out of a Champion's shadow and ultimately becomes a Pokémon researcher, gives this card real narrative weight that resonates deeply with the \u003cem\u003eSword and Shield\u003c\/em\u003e generation of players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — numbered #186\/159, a beyond-the-set secret\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly one SIR per every 36 packs, with six SIRs competing in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard stats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal-type Basic Pokémon ex, 230 HP — with \u003cem\u003eBrave Slash\u003c\/em\u003e swinging for 240 damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw market value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trading in the $37–$41 range; recent sales tracked between $31–$39\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded comps:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 10 copies trade at 1.5–2x raw, in the $55–$74 range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZacian is the \u003cem\u003ePokémon Sword\u003c\/em\u003e box legendary with over 25 million copies of the game sold — this SIR taps into one of the largest modern Pokémon fanbases. The holofoil treatment makes Zacian's metallic sword shimmer on the tilt, and the full-art treatment gives collectors exactly what they want: Hop and his legendary, together, as they were always meant to be. A cornerstone piece for any \u003cem\u003eJourney Together\u003c\/em\u003e master set build or Galar-era collection.\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":50322434687228,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/2E3F82D0-2AD7-45AF-8BE7-E5BE265DD20D.jpg?v=1784400364","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/hops-zacian-ex-186-159-sv09-journey-together-jtg","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}