Veluza Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift #54

Character Intro

Veluza from Paradox Rift is an Uncommon Basic Water-type Pokémon card with 120 HP. It features the ability Fillet Memento and the attack Hydro Pump. This card is numbered 54 in its series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Ability: Fillet Memento — transfers up to 2 Water Energy cards to a Benched Pokémon if knocked out by opponent’s attack damage.
• Attack: Hydro Pump — does 60+ damage, increasing by 20 for each Water Energy attached.
• Flavor Text: When Veluza discards unnecessary flesh, its mind becomes honed and its psychic power increases. The spare flesh has a mild but delicious flavor.
• Regulation Mark: G
• Set Code: sv4
• Card Number: 54
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Veluza card from the Paradox Rift set, card number 54. It is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a notable ability-and-attack combination. The card is illustrated by Oswaldo KATO, whose artwork captures Veluza’s distinctive features.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Veluza card. It is identified by its set code “sv4” and card number “54.” The card’s rarity is Uncommon, and it carries the regulation mark “G,” which helps identify its place within the Scarlet & Violet series.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Veluza card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its strategic ability to move Water Energy upon knockout can be valuable in casual or themed play, but official tournament use is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store this Veluza card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets helps prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): This set introduces Veluza as a Water-type Basic Pokémon with a unique energy-transfer ability and a scalable Hydro Pump attack. The set’s artwork and design emphasize dynamic battle strategies and thematic elements tied to the Scarlet & Violet series.

This Veluza card is a fascinating addition for collectors interested in Water-type Pokémon and those who appreciate strategic abilities that influence energy management in gameplay.