Loudred Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift Illustration Rare (sv4-212)

Character Intro

Loudred from the Paradox Rift set is an Illustration Rare card with 100 HP. Its Mega Impact attack highlights its robust battle capabilities. This card is numbered 212 in the set, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Whismur)
• HP: 100
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: The force of this Pokémon’s loud voice isn’t just the sound—it’s also the wave of air pressure that blows opponents away and damages them.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Paradox Rift set, card number 212, featuring the Illustration Rare rarity. It is illustrated by NC Empire and is part of the Scarlet & Violet series.

Attacks

• Body Slam: Can paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Mega Impact: Deals 40 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers include set code “sv4,” number “212,” and the Illustration Rare rarity.
• The unique artwork by NC Empire and the regulation mark “G” also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid illustration and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Illustration Rare status, handle with clean hands and use a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Introduces Loudred as a Stage 1 Pokémon with solid HP and versatile attacks. The Illustration Rare printing highlights the Pokémon’s powerful voice through dynamic artwork by NC Empire. The card fits well into collections focusing on Scarlet & Violet’s Colorless types and Stage 1 evolutions.