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Paradox Rift

PokémonScarlet & VioletReleased: 11/3/2023266 cards

Paradox Rift explores Ancient and Future Paradox Pokémon from the Paldea region, featuring prehistoric and futuristic reimaginations of familiar species. The set introduced Iron and Ancient designations with unique card designs.

Chase Cards

Roaring Moon ex (Special Art Rare)

Ancient Paradox form of Salamence with a primal, feathered design that became one of the era's most popular cards.

Iron Valiant ex (Special Art Rare)

Future Paradox form of Gardevoir/Gallade with sleek cybernetic artwork.

Garchomp ex (Illustration Rare)

Fan-favorite pseudo-legendary in the new ex format with dynamic battle artwork.

Collecting Tips

Ancient and Future Paradox cards create natural sub-collection goals within the set.

The ancient vs future theme allows for creative display pairing in binders.

Competitive Ancient/Future decks drove demand for key cards beyond just collector appeal.

Pair with Temporal Forces (sv05) for the complete Paradox Pokémon experience.

New Mechanics

Ancient Pokémon

Prehistoric Paradox forms with an Ancient marker, generally emphasizing raw power and primal aesthetics.

Future Pokémon

Futuristic Paradox forms with a Future marker, featuring cybernetic and technological designs.

Cards in This Set

266 cards
Surskit
Masquerain
Froslass ex
Pansage
Simisage
Dwebble
Crustle
Bounsweet
Steenee
Blipbug
Dottler
Orbeetle
Nymble
Nymble
Toedscool
Toedscool
Toedscruel
Wo-Chien
Magby
Pansear
Simisear
Volcanion
Fuecoco
Crocalor

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