Description
Mantyke enters the battlefield to bring a touch of serene underwater beauty to your collection with premium Water-type alternate art luxury from the hit Paradox Rift expansion!
This listing is for an authentic Mantyke Illustration Rare single card from the breakthrough Pokémon TCG SV04 Paradox Rift set.
This highly coveted secret gallery card is checklist number 189 out of 182, extending past the standard set list into the ultra-rare alternate art print slots. It features gorgeous, full-bleed artwork by the artist Keisin depicting the playful baby Pokémon swimming alongside a massive Luvdisc and Gorebyss school in a beautifully sunlit ocean landscape, paired with a pristine factory holofoil background matrix. Offering an incredible aesthetic layout, this card serves as an excellent centerpiece for master set completionists and dedicated trading card portfolios alike.
An absolute must-have addition for active competitive Water-type deck builds, dedicated Mantyke character completionists, or long-term card investors.
Card Specifications
- Name: Mantyke (Illustration Rare)
- Card Number: 189 out of 182
- Expansion: Paradox Rift (SV04)
- Set Code: PAR
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Water / 30 HP / Basic Pokémon
- Attack 1: Free Attack (Zero Energy) – Buoyant Healing – Heal 120 damage from 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
- Weakness: Lightning (x2)
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: 0 (Free Retreat)
- Illustrator: Keisin
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Mantyke Illustration Rare card?
This special full-art alternate illustration single card can only be pulled from official English Scarlet and Violet Paradox Rift booster packs. It is listed as part of the Secret Rare insert gallery, meaning it occupies the specialized pull slot located at the very back of the pack setup.
This special full-art alternate illustration single card can only be pulled from official English Scarlet and Violet Paradox Rift booster packs. It is listed as part of the Secret Rare insert gallery, meaning it occupies the specialized pull slot located at the very back of the pack setup.
How does Mantyke Buoyant Healing attack function in competitive matches?
The Buoyant Healing move stands out as a unique utility attack because it has a zero energy cost. Activating the move allows you to instantly heal a massive 120 damage away from one of your chosen benched targets, providing immense mid-game sustainability for rogue competitive strategies.
The Buoyant Healing move stands out as a unique utility attack because it has a zero energy cost. Activating the move allows you to instantly heal a massive 120 damage away from one of your chosen benched targets, providing immense mid-game sustainability for rogue competitive strategies.
Why is the SV04 Paradox Rift version of Mantyke highly collected?
Unlike standard regular cards, this version features an incredibly detailed full-bleed coral reef landscape painting. Collectors and character completionists heavily target this specific card because it represents the highest possible aesthetic rarity tier for Mantyke, combined with highly desirable free-retreat gameplay utility.
Unlike standard regular cards, this version features an incredibly detailed full-bleed coral reef landscape painting. Collectors and character completionists heavily target this specific card because it represents the highest possible aesthetic rarity tier for Mantyke, combined with highly desirable free-retreat gameplay utility.
What is the best way to protect an Illustration Rare card from 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 keeps them completely safe from handling wear, air moisture, and minor drop impacts.
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 keeps them completely safe from handling wear, air moisture, and minor drop impacts.
