Description
Veluza enters the battlefield to slice through your opponents with premium Water-type high-speed tactical power and alternate art luxury from the hit Paradox Rift expansion!
This listing is for an authentic Veluza Illustration Rare single card from the breakthrough Pokémon TCG SV04 Paradox Rift set.
This highly coveted secret gallery card is checklist number 192 out of 182, extending past the standard main set count into the ultra-rare alternate art print slots. It features a spectacular, full-bleed textured design by the artist GOSSAN, depicting the sleek marine pocket monster jetting gracefully through a beautifully rendered deep ocean environment, paired with a pristine factory-issued holofoil background matrix. Serving as a standout visual centerpiece, this card is an absolute requirement for master set completionists and high-end trading card portfolios.
An absolute must-have addition for active competitive Water-type deck builds, dedicated marine-type character completionists, or long-term card investors looking to expand their card gallery layers.
Card Specifications
- Name: Veluza (Illustration Rare)
- Card Number: 192 out of 182
- Expansion: Paradox Rift (SV04)
- Set Code: PAR
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Water / 130 HP / Basic Pokémon
- Attack 1: Two Colorless Energy – Ram (50 Damage)
- Attack 2: One Water Energy and Two Colorless Energy – Sonic Edge (110 Damage) – This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any effects on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
- Weakness: Lightning (x2)
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: 2
- Illustrator: GOSSAN
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Veluza 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 a specialized pull slot located at the very back of the pack layout.
How does Veluza Sonic Edge attack function in competitive matches?
The Sonic Edge attack costs three energy attachments and deals 110 baseline damage. It introduces a powerful anti-meta utility modifier by completely ignoring all Weakness, Resistance, or protective card effects present on your opponent’s Active Pokémon, allowing Veluza to cut right through complex defensive setups cleanly.
Why is the SV04 Paradox Rift version of Veluza highly collected?
Unlike standard regular base prints, this version features an entirely full-bleed artistic landscape illustration that highlights the fast, aerodynamic movement of the character under the sea. Collectors heavily target this specific print because it was drawn by the popular artist GOSSAN and marks the absolute highest rarity tier for Veluza within the modern silver-bordered era.
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 completely shields them from handling wear, air moisture, and minor drop impacts.
