Armarouge ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Armarouge ex from the Paradox Rift set brings a formidable 260 HP to the field. As a Double Rare card, it showcases the defensive Ability Crimson Armor and the scalable attack Scorching Bazooka, giving Fire decks both staying power and flexible damage.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sv4-27
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1, ex
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Crimson Armor reduces damage by 80 if Armarouge ex has full HP.
• Attack: Scorching Bazooka does 40+ damage, increasing by 40 for each Fire Energy attached.
• Pokémon ex Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Set Code: sv4
• Series: scarlet_violet
• Legal: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Armarouge ex appears in the Paradox Rift set as card number 27. It is classified as a Double Rare, and the artwork by takuyoa is unique to this release.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code sv4 and card number 27. The regulation mark is G, and it is a Stage 1, ex subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its Pokémon ex rule means knocking it out grants the opponent two Prize cards, which is a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Armarouge ex in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Double Rare status, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to prevent edge wear and bending.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift: Introduces Armarouge ex as a powerful Fire-type Stage 1 Pokémon ex with a unique damage-reducing ability and scalable attack, adding strategic depth to Fire decks.