Tulip Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift Ultra Rare Supporter

Character Intro

Tulip is an Ultra Rare Supporter from the Paradox Rift set, numbered 244. While it has no attacks or abilities, its scarcity and Naoki Saito’s striking artwork make it a standout collectible within the series.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 244
• Rarity: Ultra Rare
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: G
• Types: None listed
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None listed
• Evolves From: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: “Put up to 4 in any combination of Psychic Pokémon and Basic Psychic Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand. | You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.”

Key Printings

The only known printing of Tulip is from the Paradox Rift set (set code sv4), making this Ultra Rare Supporter a distinct collectible from this expansion.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code sv4-244 and the unique artwork by Naoki Saito.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Tulip’s Supporter effect lets you recover up to four cards total—any mix of Psychic Pokémon and Basic Psychic Energy—from your discard pile, providing valuable resource recursion. Remember the standard Supporter rule: you may play only one Supporter card per turn.

Care & Storage Tips

As an Ultra Rare card, store Tulip in a sleeve and top loader, kept in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Tulip debuts as an Ultra Rare Supporter with a Psychic-focused recovery effect, illustrated by Naoki Saito. This set expands the Scarlet & Violet series with new gameplay options and collectibles.