Dondozo Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift Printing

Character Intro

Dondozo from the Paradox Rift set is an Uncommon card numbered 55. With 160 HP and the hard-hitting Hydro Splash attack, it’s a vibrant Water-type addition for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon is a glutton, but it’s bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Paradox Rift set printing of Dondozo, card number 55, an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Kouki Saitou. No other printings or reprints are documented for this exact version.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sv4” and the card number “55.” The card is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions from previous forms.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.

• Attacks:
• Supplemental Swallow-Up: Allows attaching Basic Energy cards from the top five cards of your deck.
• Hydro Splash: Deals 180 damage.

Strategic notes: Its high Retreat Cost of 4 and Lightning ×2 Weakness should be factored into deck-building and in-game decisions.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve or toploader.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Preserve the surface and edges to maintain collector value, especially given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift: Introduces Dondozo as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with unique energy attachment mechanics and a powerful attack, aligning with the set’s theme of paradoxical, intriguing creatures. The set’s release date is unknown, but this card stands out as a notable Uncommon collectible.