Iron Moth Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Iron Moth is a Rare Pokémon card from the Paradox Rift set, numbered 28. It has 130 HP and features the ability Thermal Reactor. Its attack, Heat Ray, adds a tactical edge to gameplay. This card blends power and strategy for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, Future
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G

Key Printings

The key printing of Iron Moth is from the Paradox Rift set (set code sv4), numbered 28. This printing is classified as Rare and features artwork by Kouki Saitou.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the card ID sv4-28 and its market reference query “Iron Moth Paradox Rift 28.” The card’s subtypes are Basic and Future, and it carries the regulation mark G.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Ability — Thermal Reactor: When Iron Moth moves from the Bench to the Active Spot, you can move Fire Energy from your other Pokémon to it, enabling flexible energy management.
• Attack — Heat Ray: Deals 120 damage, but it cannot be used on your next turn, adding a tactical decision point to each attack.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare and vivid artwork, store Iron Moth in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider using a top loader or a binder with rigid pages to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Iron Moth debuts as a rare Basic, Future Pokémon with an energy-moving ability and a powerful, but limited-use, Heat Ray attack. The set’s focus on paradoxical and mysterious Pokémon is well represented by this enigmatic card.