Paradox Rift

With 266 cards and a substantial spread of Illustration Rare and higher-rarity slots, Paradox Rift offers both breadth and a few clear visual centerpieces. The most valuable card listed is Groudon (sv4-199), providing a single reference point for collector attention without defining the set’s overall range.

Released: Nov 2023
Cards: 182 printed
Illustrators: 120
Top card: Groudon $75.36
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Era: Scarlet & Violet era

146 unique Pokémon 222 Pokémon · 42 Trainer · 2 Energy Average market $3.01

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§ 02 — About Paradox Rift

A look inside the set.

Paradox Rift presents a large, varied visual collection within Scarlet & Violet, spanning 266 cards with an emphasis on Pokémon artwork (222) alongside 42 Trainer cards and a small Energy presence. Its rarity profile mixes a wide base of Commons and Uncommons with a strong layer of Illustration Rares, Ultra Rares, and Special Illustration Rares, giving the set both everyday scenes and more feature-forward showcases. Across 120 credited illustrators, the overall look trends colorful and digital, with playful energy and consistently balanced framing.

The set’s highlights include Luxurious Cape (sv4-265), Parasol Lady (sv4-255), and Rika (sv4-258), each standing out as a visual focal point within the higher-rarity tier. Compositionally, Paradox Rift favors clear, focused subjects while still making room for dynamic motion and action beats. Among the most present contributors, 5ban Graphics appears most frequently, with additional volume from Kouki Saitou, takuyoa, and Oswaldo KATO—together reinforcing a cohesive, bright palette and an upbeat, character-forward rhythm.

I · Visual identity

Paradox Rift’s visual language is bright and color-led: vibrant palettes dominate, often paired with contrasting accents and occasional pastel softness. The art skews cartoonish and digital, carrying playful, energetic moods through balanced layouts and clean subject focus, then punctuating the mix with more dynamic, action-oriented frames that add momentum without overwhelming clarity.

II · Illustrators

The set’s most frequent credits include 5ban Graphics, supported by Kouki Saitou, takuyoa, and Oswaldo KATO. Their combined presence helps stabilize the collection’s look—digital-forward, colorful, and character-centric—while still allowing plenty of variation across the wider 120-illustrator roster.

§ 03 — Featured