Bounsweet Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift (sv4-8)

Character Intro

Bounsweet is a Common Pokémon card from the Paradox Rift set, numbered 8. It has 60 HP and features the attack Quick Blow. A straightforward addition to any collection, it pairs a simple move with a charming illustration.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Quick Blow — Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 20 more damage (base 10+ damage)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: Its sweat is sweet, like syrup made from boiled-down fruit. Because of this, Bounsweet was highly valued in the past, when sweeteners were scarce.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Card ID: sv4-8
• Set Code: sv4
• Series: Scarlet & Violet
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Bounsweet appears in the Scarlet & Violet series set Paradox Rift, numbered 8. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, featuring a single attack that relies on a coin flip for additional damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code (sv4), card number (8), and the illustrator Kouki Saitou’s distinctive style. The regulation mark G helps place it within the Scarlet & Violet era.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Play notes: Its simple attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive battling.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the illustration and maintain condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a Common, careful handling helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Introduces Bounsweet as a Basic Grass-type with flavor text emphasizing its sweet sweat. The set focuses on Scarlet & Violet Pokémon, with this card serving as a modest but charming representation of Bounsweet’s role in the series.