Honedge Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift (sv4-131)

Character Intro

Honedge is a Common Pokémon from the Paradox Rift set, numbered 131. It has 60 HP and features the attack Reckless Charge. This modestly durable card offers straightforward gameplay options.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Reckless Charge (30 damage, costs 1 Metal; also deals 10 damage to itself)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: The blue eye on the sword’s handguard is the true body of Honedge. With its old cloth, it drains people’s lives away.
• Illustrator: Nagomi Nijo
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Honedge from the Scarlet & Violet series set “Paradox Rift,” card number 131. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, featuring a single attack that balances offense with self-damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sv4,” card number 131, and the illustrator Nagomi Nijo’s distinctive artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Introduces Honedge as a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with a unique flavor text and a self-damaging attack. This set emphasizes intriguing lore and fresh artwork styles, with Honedge fitting neatly into the theme of mysterious, paradoxical creatures.