Toedscruel Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Toedscruel from the Paradox Rift set is a striking Illustration Rare card numbered 185. It features 120 HP and the unique ability Slime Mold Colony. Its attack, Mushroom Drain, adds a tactical edge to gameplay. This card stands out with its vivid design and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Toedscool)
• Ability: Slime Mold Colony — Prevents cards in your opponent’s discard pile from being returned to their hand by their Abilities or Trainer cards.
• Attack: Mushroom Drain — Deals 80 damage and heals 30 damage from Toedscruel.
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Flavor Text: “It coils its 10 tentacles around prey and sucks out their nutrients, causing the prey pain. The folds along the rim of its head are a popular delicacy.”
• Regulation Mark: G

Key Printings

The key printing of Toedscruel is found in the Paradox Rift set (sv4), numbered 185. This card is classified as an Illustration Rare, featuring artwork by KEIICHIRO ITO that highlights the Pokémon’s distinctive tentacles and head folds.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sv4-185 and the market reference “Toedscruel Paradox Rift 185.” The card’s unique ability and attack, along with its Illustration Rare rarity, make it easily distinguishable.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to block discard pile retrieval and self-healing attack provide strategic defensive options, though its play viability depends on format legality.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its Illustration Rare status and detailed artwork, Toedscruel should be stored in a protective sleeve and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant colors. Avoid exposure to moisture and handle with clean hands to maintain card condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Introduces Toedscruel as a Stage 1 Grass-type with a unique ability that disrupts opponent strategies and a healing attack, complemented by striking artwork that enhances its collector appeal.