The English Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet Paradox Rift set will launch around the same time as the Japanese set, containing Special Illustration and Ultra Rares fans want to get their hands on.
Prerelease for SV04: Paradox Rift kicked off for the English set on Oct. 22, showcasing Special Illustration Rare cards within the Pokémon TCG set. The English set contains cards that are a compilation from Japanese sets like Ancient Roar and Future Flash, Raging Surf, and Tera Mewtwo and Skeledirge ex decks. Any cards that didn’t make the cut from Japanese sets, which is around 30, are slated to drop in an SV4.5 English set in January. The official release date for the Paradox Rift set was Nov. 3.
Most expensive Pokémon TCG Paradox Rift cards
Packed within the Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet Paradox Rift set are a total of 84 Secret Rares, which is essentially the same thing as an Ultra Rare. Also included in the English set are Special Illustration Rare cards that will likely be the ultimate chase cards to pull from the English SV04: Paradox Rift set. And sneaking up the TCG price ladder in value are several ex cards, of which there are 20 in total.
Prices of Paradox Rift cards are subject to change after the official release. All card prices are based on market value averages through TCGPlayer.
Roaring Moon ex
Potentially one of the most valuable cards in the SV04: Paradox Rift is Roaring Moon ex. It is a Dark Energy type Ancient with 230 HP and two abilities: Frenzied Gouging and Calamity Storm.
- Roaring Moon ex #251 Special Illustration Rare: Around $95
- Roaring Moon ex Double Rare #124: Around $17
Iron Valiant ex
Iron Valiant ex is a Basic Pokémon that is a Psychic Energy type Future with 220 HP and a powerful Laser Blade attack. At the time of writing, the Pokémon TCG Special Illustration Rare #249 variant is priced at around $55.
Mela Trainer
Mela is a Supporter Trainer in the SV04: Paradox Rift set that can only be used if your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent’s last turn. Card #254 of Mela is a Special Illustration Rare valued at around $35 after seeing a significant price drop during early November.
Gholdengo ex
Providing card draw is Gholdengo ex in Paradox Rift The Pokémon can also discard Energy to boost its attack. A Special Illustration Rare variant of Gholdengo ex #252 has a price of around $40 on the secondary singles market.
Groudon
Attack away with Groudon, a Basic Pokémon with 130 HP that deals damage through discarding cards. The Paradox Rift Pokémon card has a Special Illustration Rare #199 valued at around $40.
Iron Hands ex
Iron Hands ex is a Basic Electric Pokémon that has the Future type with 230 HP and two solid attack abilities: Arm Press and Amp You Very Much.
- Special Illustration Rare #248: Around $37
- Ultra Rare #223: Around $14
More Paradox Rift foil prices
Many Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG halo foil cards were valued at over $10 days after the launch but fell shy of the $30 mark. While these cards won’t fill your gas tank, they’re still worth money on the secondary market.
- Garchomp ex #245 Special Illustration Rare: Around $28
- Professor Sada’s Vitality #256 Special Illustration Rare: Around $28
- Parasol Lady #255 Special Illustration Rare: Around $27
- Altaria ex #253 Special Illustration Rare: Around $22
- Tapu Koko ex Special Illustration Rare: Around $20
- Tulip #259 Special Illustration Rare: Around $18
- Rika #258 Special Illustration Rare: Around $17
- Golisopod ex #246 Special Illustration Rare: Around $16
- Professor Turo’s Scenario Special Illustration Rare: Around $15
Update Nov. 5 4:45pm CT: All Pokémon TCG Paradox Rift card prices were updated following the launch of the set.
