Zorua – BREAKthrough (#90)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Zorua (#90) is a Common card from XY - BREAKthrough released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Hitoshi Ariga and the Whiny Voice attack, Choose a random card from your opponent's hand. Your opponent reveals that card and shuffles it into his or her deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.24, Cardmarket average sale is €0.27, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.24
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.29
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Card Number
- 90
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hitoshi Ariga
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Zoroark
Attacks & Strategy
-
Whiny Voice
[Darkness]
Choose a random card from your opponent's hand. Your opponent reveals that card and shuffles it into his or her deck. -
Dark Edge
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 30
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Zorua from BREAKthrough (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hitoshi Ariga.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Zorua 90 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Zorua's Whiny Voice for Darkness energy. Special effect: Choose a random card from your opponent's hand. Your opponent reveals that card and shuffles it into...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKthrough #90 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.24 |
�📦 BREAKthrough Set Context
This Zorua is part of the BREAKthrough expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hitoshi Ariga, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Zorua card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from BREAKthrough are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hitoshi Ariga resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from BREAKthrough
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Zorua 90 was released in 2015 in the BREAKthrough expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hitoshi Ariga. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKthrough is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Zorua with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Zorua card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Zorua works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.