Iron Moth Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Iron Moth from Paradox Rift is a striking Illustration Rare, card number 187. It has 130 HP, the Thermal Reactor ability, and the Heat Ray attack.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, Future
• HP: 130
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Ability: Thermal Reactor — allows moving Fire Energy from other Pokémon to Iron Moth when it moves from Bench to Active.
• Attack: Heat Ray — deals 120 damage but cannot be used on the next turn.
• Flavor Text: No records exist of this species being caught; data is lacking but traits match an object described in an old book.
• Regulation Mark: G
• Set Code: sv4
• Card Number: 187
• Rarity: Illustration Rare

Key Printings

Iron Moth’s key printing is Paradox Rift 187—an Illustration Rare with artwork by Takeshi Nakamura. No other print variants are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Iron Moth card. It is identified by its set code “sv4,” card number 187, and the Illustration Rare rarity. The regulation mark “G” further distinguishes this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality status: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

Its ability Thermal Reactor offers strategic energy movement, while Heat Ray delivers significant damage with a usage limitation.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid illustration and maintain card condition, store Iron Moth in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Illustration Rare status, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Introduces Iron Moth as a mysterious Fire-type Pokémon with a unique ability to redistribute Fire Energy. The set emphasizes futuristic and paradoxical themes, with Iron Moth fitting the motif as a Basic, Future stage Pokémon.