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Wo-Chien

Paradox Rift 018/182 • rare

Set: Paradox Rift
Number: 018/182
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2023
Energy type: Grass
Market price: $0.24

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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$0.18 – $0.27 over the tracked period

$0.24Aug 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

As one of the "Treasures of Ruin" introduced in the Paldea region, Wo-Chien represents a unique intersection of folklore and competitive play. This Grass-type rare from Paradox Rift is particularly prized by collectors for its distinctive design, which draws inspiration from the legends of ancient, cursed writing tablets.

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What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: grass energyLeaf Bringer

Attach up to 2 Basic Grass Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.

Cost: grass energy grass energy grass energy colorless energyBinding Greed140

During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon cost ColorlessColorless more.

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

It drains the life-force from vegetation, causing nearby forests to instantly wither and fields to turn barren.

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Provenance

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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Wo-ChienSurging Sparks · #015/191 · uncommon · 2024$0.06

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