Roaring Moon ex

Roaring Moon ex was introduced in the 2023 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Paradox Rift. The card represents a Paradox Pokémon, a design concept centered on creatures from the distant past or future that echo existing Pokémon. Roaring Moon, an Ancient Paradox form, draws its visual inspiration from Salamence, reimagining the draconic species with primal, savage traits that emphasize its predatory nature within the Scarlet and Violet generation.

The 262/182 Hyper Rare variant features a gold-etched, textured finish that highlights the intricate, high-contrast illustration style characteristic of the set's secret-rare cards. It was designed to appeal to both competitive players, who value the card for its powerful Frenzied Gouging attack, and collectors, who favor the striking, metallic aesthetic. Upon its release, it quickly became a standout piece within the Paradox Rift set due to the popularity of the Roaring Moon character design in the broader Pokémon franchise.