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Wo-Chien
Paradox Rift 018/182 • rare
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Number
- 018/182
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.21
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Attach up to 2 Basic Grass Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.
During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon cost ColorlessColorless more.
It drains the life-force from vegetation, causing nearby forests to instantly wither and fields to turn barren.
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Where it came from
Wo-Chien was introduced as part of the Paldean region's 'Ruinous Quartet' in the 2022 video games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This specific card debuted in the 2023 Paradox Rift expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which highlighted the mysterious 'Ancient' and 'Future' Paradox Pokémon. As a member of the quartet, the design draws inspiration from East Asian folklore, specifically the concept of wood-based wooden tablets or scrolls that harbor a grudge, reflecting its status as a legend bound by ancient curses.
The card's illustration captures the creature's formidable presence within the forest landscape. Consistent with the aesthetic direction of the Paradox Rift set, the artwork emphasizes the high-fantasy nature of the Scarlet and Violet generation. Upon its release, the card became a noteworthy addition for collectors focusing on the unique lore of the Paldea region, serving as a standard rare inclusion that illustrates the thematic shift toward historical and mythical inspirations in modern Pokémon designs.
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