Orbeetle (Paradox Rift 12) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Orbeetle is an Uncommon card from the Paradox Rift set, numbered 12. It has 130 HP and features the attack Brain Shake. A distinctive design and solid gameplay potential make it a balanced addition to a collection.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Dottler
• Type: Grass
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: “It emits psychic energy to observe and study what’s around it—and what’s around it can include things over six miles away.”

Key Printings

This printing is from the Paradox Rift set, identified by set code sv4 and card number 12. It is an Uncommon rarity card featuring two attacks.

Attacks

• “Satellite Beam” — deals 30 damage for each Energy card in the opponent’s discard pile.
• “Brain Shake” — deals 100 damage and confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code sv4, card number 12, and the illustrator Oku. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sv4/sv4-12.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack “Satellite Beam” can scale damage based on the opponent’s discard pile, offering strategic potential in certain deck builds.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork by Oku, maintaining its surface and edges is important for collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift: This set includes Orbeetle as a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with versatile attacks and a distinctive psychic-themed flavor text. The set’s focus on paradoxical and mysterious Pokémon is reflected in Orbeetle’s design and abilities.