Description
breakthrough Pokémon TCG SV04 Paradox Rift set.
This highly coveted secret rare card is checklist number 219 out of 182 and features a spectacular, full-bleed textured design by the artist AKIRA EGAWA paired with a striking, factory-issued shiny holofoil background matrix. Shifting to a Water-type Terastal variant design profile, this card offers incredible gameplay acceleration and heavy multi-target snipe potential, making it an absolute mechanical requirement for competitive deck setups and master set completionists alike.
An absolute must-have foundational addition for active competitive tournament decks, dedicated dragon character collectors, or long-term card investment portfolios.
Card Specifications
- Name: Garchomp ex (Full Art Terastal)
- Card Number: 219 out of 182
- Expansion: Paradox Rift (SV04)
- Set Code: PAR
- Rarity: Ultra Rare Full Art (UR)
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Water / 320 HP / Stage 2 (Evolves from Gabite)
- Tera Rule: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent’s).
- Attack 1: One Fighting Energy – Hydro Lander (160 Damage) – Attach up to 3 Basic Fighting Energy cards from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
- Attack 2: Two Colorless Energy – Sonic Dive – Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 120 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Weakness: Lightning (x2)
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: 0 (Free Retreat)
- Illustrator: AKIRA EGAWA
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Garchomp ex Full Art card?
This full-art Terastal variant card can be pulled from official English Paradox Rift booster packs. It sits in the Ultra Rare secret card print slots located near the very back of the pack layout.
How does Garchomp ex Hydro Lander attack function in competitive matches?
The Hydro Lander attack acts as an incredible resource engine for Fighting strategies. For only a single Fighting energy cost, it deals 160 base damage while letting you pull up to 3 Basic Fighting energy cards directly out of your discard pile and attach them to your benched Pokémon in any distribution you choose.
Why is the Paradox Rift version of Garchomp ex highly collected?
Unlike standard regular base prints, this version features an entirely full-bleed artistic canvas with high-grade surface texturing illustrated by the acclaimed artist AKIRA EGAWA. Collectors aggressively target this print because it marks the debut type-shifted Water Terastal variant for Garchomp within the silver-bordered block.
What is the best way to protect an Ultra Rare card from long-term damage?
To preserve the smooth textured surface and prevent edge whitening or surface scratches, you should immediately slide the card into a tight-fitting penny sleeve and then snap it into a rigid plastic top loader. Storing your single cards this way completely shields them from handling wear, air moisture, and minor drop impacts.
