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Orthworm
Paradox Rift 138/182 • uncommon
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Number
- 138/182
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.07
- Artist
- Pani Kobayashi
What it does
Draw 2 cards.
If there are 3 or fewer cards in your deck, this attack does 150 more damage.
When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
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Where it came from
Orthworm, a steel-type creature introduced in the ninth generation of the Pokémon franchise, made its trading card debut in the Paradox Rift expansion released in late 2023. As a Metal-type card, it reflects the character's design based on earthworms and metallic components, specifically built around the concept of a creature that burrows through the ground using its segmented, iron-hard body. The card design leans into the creature's hardy nature within the game's mechanics, highlighting its specialized defensive capabilities.
The artwork for this specific card was commissioned to capture Orthworm's distinct subterranean appearance, often emphasizing its long, segmented torso and expressive, simplistic face. The aesthetic direction for Paradox Rift cards focused on highlighting both the Ancient and Future themes of the set, though Orthworm represents the base design of the species. It was received by players as a functional uncommon card, valued primarily for its utility in gameplay and as a representation of the newer generation of Pokémon characters added to the TCG ecosystem.
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