Toxtricity ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Toxtricity ex from Paradox Rift is an Ultra Rare with a hefty 260 HP. Its headline attack, Gaia Punk, gives decks explosive finishing power, while the card’s bold design makes it a standout for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Toxtricity ex
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1, Tera, ex
• Evolves From: Toxel
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Attacks:
• Knocking Hammer: Discards the top card of your opponent’s deck, dealing 70 damage (cost: 2 Lightning Energy).
• Gaia Punk: Deals 270 damage but requires discarding 3 Lightning Energy from your Pokémon (cost: 3 Lightning Energy).
• Rules: Tera ability prevents all damage to this Pokémon while on your Bench. Pokémon ex rule grants your opponent 2 Prize cards if this Pokémon is Knocked Out.

Key Printings

The only known printing of Toxtricity ex is from the Paradox Rift set, card number 227. It is classified as Ultra Rare and features the distinctive artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sv4-227” and its unique combination of Stage 1, Tera, and ex subtypes. The card’s Fighting type and the regulation mark “G” further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its Tera ability offers strategic defensive play by preventing damage while on the Bench, but the Pokémon ex rule means it yields two Prize cards if knocked out, which is a critical consideration in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

Given its Ultra Rare status and striking artwork, store Toxtricity ex in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant colors. Use a top-loader or a binder with rigid pages to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): This set introduces Toxtricity ex as a powerful Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with Tera and ex mechanics, emphasizing high HP and impactful attacks that can disrupt opponents and deal significant damage. The set’s design and mechanics highlight the evolving strategies in the Scarlet & Violet series.