Garchomp ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Garchomp ex from the Paradox Rift set is a striking Double Rare, card number 38. With a robust 320 HP and the powerful Hydro Lander attack, it’s a durable, high-impact option that adds a strategic edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2, Tera, ex
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: G
• Attacks:
• Hydro Lander: Attach up to 3 Basic Fighting Energy cards from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like; deals 160 damage.
• Sonic Dive: Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon to deal 120 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon (no Weakness or Resistance applied if targeting a Benched Pokémon).
• Rules:
• Tera: Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks while it is on your Bench.
• Pokémon ex rule: When knocked out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

Single key printing: Paradox Rift #38 (Double Rare), illustrated by 5ban Graphics and featuring the Stage 2, Tera, ex combination.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants for this exact printing. Identifiers include set code sv4-38 and the distinctive 5ban Graphics artwork. Its Water typing with Tera and ex subtypes helps it stand out in the Scarlet & Violet series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Tera ability and ex status provide defensive and offensive flexibility, though tournament viability remains uncertain given the unknown legality.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition and artwork, sleeve the card and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Double Rare status, handle with clean hands and use a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift: Garchomp ex debuts as a powerful Water-type Stage 2 with Tera and ex mechanics, offering unique Energy attachment and damage prevention that deepen gameplay strategies.