Xatu Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift (sv4-72)

Character Intro

Xatu from the Paradox Rift set is a rare card numbered 72 with 100 HP. It features the intriguing ability Clairvoyant Sense and the dynamic attack Super Psy Bolt. This card offers a strategic edge for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Natu)
• Ability: Clairvoyant Sense — Attach a Basic Psychic Energy from your hand to a Benched Pokémon once per turn; if you do, draw 2 cards.
• Attack: Super Psy Bolt — Deals 80 damage, costs 1 Psychic and 2 Colorless Energy.
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.”
• Regulation Mark: G
• Set Code: sv4
• Series: Scarlet & Violet
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Paradox Rift set, card number 72, illustrated by Tetsu Kayama. It is a rare card featuring the Psychic-type Xatu with the Clairvoyant Sense ability and the Super Psy Bolt attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code sv4, card number 72, and the unique artwork by Tetsu Kayama. The regulation mark G and the rarity “Rare” also help confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to accelerate Psychic Energy attachment and draw cards makes it tactically interesting, though its tournament viability is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): This set introduces intriguing Psychic-type Pokémon like Xatu with unique abilities such as Clairvoyant Sense, emphasizing strategic energy management and card draw. The set features a blend of nostalgic and new designs, with regulation mark G indicating its place in the Scarlet & Violet series.