Wo-Chien Collector’s Guide (Paradox Rift #18)

Overview

Wo-Chien is a Rare Pokémon card from the Paradox Rift set, numbered 18. With 130 HP and the distinctive attack Binding Greed, it makes a thematic, eye-catching addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: It drains the life-force from vegetation, causing nearby forests to instantly wither and fields to turn barren.

Attacks & Strategy

• Leaf Bringer: Attach up to 2 Basic Grass Energy cards from the discard pile to one of your Pokémon.
• Binding Greed: Deals 140 damage and increases the defending Pokémon’s attack cost by two Colorless Energy during the opponent’s next turn.

These effects can set up energy acceleration and disrupt the opponent’s response.

Printings and Identification

• Key printing: The only known printing of Wo-Chien is from the Scarlet & Violet “Paradox Rift” set, card number 18.
• Variants: There are no known print variants for this Wo-Chien card.
• Identifiers: Set code “sv4-18,” Regulation Mark “G,” illustrator Kouki Saitou, and rarity Rare help verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
Wo-Chien’s combination of Leaf Bringer and Binding Greed may offer strategic value, but the card’s playability in official formats is currently unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures to preserve the card stock and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Wo-Chien debuts as a rare Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique thematic focus on life-force draining. This set introduces Wo-Chien with no known alternate printings or variants, making the original release the primary collectible version.