Ambipom Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift (sv4-146)

Character Intro

Ambipom from the Paradox Rift set is an uncommon Pokémon card with 100 HP. It features the distinctive attack Hand Fling, adding strategic variety to gameplay. This card is numbered 146 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Aipom)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: It uses its tails for everything. If it wraps both of its tails around you and gives you a squeeze, that’s proof it really likes you.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Paradox Rift set (set code sv4), numbered 146.

Attacks

• Collect: allows the player to draw 2 cards.
• Hand Fling: deals 20 damage times the number of cards in the player’s hand.

Abilities

• The card does not have any abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward with the set code sv4-146 and the unique illustration by Hitoshi Ariga. The card’s regulation mark is G, which helps in identifying its legality and rotation status.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited to casual or collector formats due to this status.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.
• Avoid excessive handling to keep edges and surface pristine.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): This set introduces Ambipom as a Stage 1 evolution with a focus on hand management through its “Collect” and “Hand Fling” attacks. The set’s design emphasizes dynamic and playful Pokémon, with Ambipom’s card art and mechanics reflecting its lively personality.