Pumpkaboo Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift Printing

Character Intro

Pumpkaboo (sv4-77) is a Common, 60-HP Basic Pokémon from the Paradox Rift set. It features the energetic attack Reckless Charge and makes a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: The light that streams out from the holes in the pumpkin can hypnotize and control the people and Pokémon that see it.
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Pumpkaboo card from the Scarlet & Violet “Paradox Rift” set, card number 77. It features two attacks:
– Seed Bomb — deals 10 damage for one Psychic energy
– Reckless Charge — deals 40 damage but also inflicts 20 damage to Pumpkaboo itself, costing two Colorless energies

Variants & Identifiers

No known variants or alternate printings. Identified by set code “sv4” and card number 77. The illustrator is saino misaki, and it carries regulation mark “G.” The card is classified as a Basic Pokémon.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s artwork and structural integrity, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain its condition for both play and collection purposes.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): Introduces Pumpkaboo as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with a thematic design centered around hypnotic light. It is a common card with straightforward attacks, fitting well into casual decks or collectors focusing on the Scarlet & Violet series.