Defiance Vest

Paradox Rift 162/182 • uncommon

Set: Paradox Rift
Number: 162/182
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2023
Market price: $0.04
Artist: Ayaka Yoshida

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$0.04market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.03 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Defiance Vest from the Paradox Rift set is a Pokémon Tool card that allows a Pokémon to gain additional HP if the player has already taken Prize cards. It is valued by players for its tactical utility in mid-to-late game scenarios, where it can help a Pokémon withstand attacks that might otherwise result in a knockout.

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What it does

Pokémon Tool

If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, the Pokémon this card is attached to takes 40 less damage from attacks from your opponent's Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

You may attach any number of Pokémon Tools to your Pokémon during your turn. You may attach only 1 Pokémon Tool to each Pokémon, and it stays attached.

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Provenance

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The Defiance Vest card was released in 2023 as part of the Paradox Rift expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to integrate the powerful Ancient and Future mechanics introduced in the Scarlet and Violet generation, focusing on cards that provide tactical advantages during competitive play. As an item card, the Defiance Vest was engineered to provide a defensive buff, specifically reducing damage taken by a Pokémon if the player is currently trailing in the number of prize cards remaining.

The card features artwork that emphasizes the sleek, functional aesthetic typical of modern Pokémon gear. It was illustrated by Toyste Beach, an artist known for clean, structured designs that highlight the technical nature of items within the game. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but useful inclusion for comeback-oriented deck archetypes, serving as a strategic tool for players looking to stabilize their position when falling behind in a match.

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