Defiance Vest (Pokémon Tool) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Defiance Vest is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Paradox Rift set, numbered 162. Its design reflects the set’s dynamic theme, adding strategic depth to gameplay. Collectors will find it a notable piece within the Paradox Rift lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sv4-162
• Stage: Pokémon Tool
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: G
• Series: Scarlet & Violet
• Subtypes: Pokémon Tool
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None

Key Printings

This card is printed only once in the Paradox Rift expansion, making this exact printing the definitive version of Defiance Vest in the Pokémon TCG.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sv4-162” and the unique illustration by Ayaka Yoshida. The card features no HP or attacks, focusing solely on its Tool effect.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Effect:
– If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, the Pokémon this card is attached to takes 40 less damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Tool rules:
– You may attach any number of Pokémon Tools to your Pokémon during your turn. You may attach only 1 Pokémon Tool to each Pokémon, and it stays attached.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and strategic value, maintaining its mint condition is advisable for both collectors and players.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Defiance Vest debuts as a defensive Pokémon Tool card with a unique damage reduction effect, illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida. It holds a niche role in gameplay and is a collectible piece within the Scarlet & Violet series.