Porygon – Paradox Rift Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Porygon from the Paradox Rift set is a Common card numbered 142 with 60 HP. This digital Pokémon features the attack Data Displacement, showcasing its unique virtual capabilities. Its straightforward design fits well within the set’s intriguing theme.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attack: Data Displacement – Flip a coin; if heads, move an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon to one of their Benched Pokémon, dealing 10 damage.
• Flavor Text: In recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.
• Regulation Mark: G

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Paradox Rift set printing of Porygon, card number 142. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, featuring a single disruptive attack.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. The card can be identified by its set code “sv4,” number 142, and the illustrator Taiga Kayama. The card image is available at /images/sv4/sv4-142.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Taiga Kayama, to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Introduces Porygon as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with a unique attack focused on energy manipulation. This set printing emphasizes digital and cyber themes consistent with Porygon’s lore.