Yveltal, Paradox Rift 205/182, ultra-rare

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Yveltal

Paradox Rift 205/182 • ultra-rare

Set: Paradox Rift
Number: 205/182
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Released: 2023
Energy type: darkness energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $31.13
Artist: Masako Tomii

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Market

What it's worth

$31.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$27.33 – $36.62 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a standout Illustration Rare from the Paradox Rift set, this card features Yveltal rendered in a distinct, artistic style that diverges from standard holographic designs. Collectors prize this piece for its expressive artwork and the popularity of Yveltal, a Legendary Pokémon known for its role in regional lore and its imposing presence as a Darkness-type powerhouse.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyCross-Cut30+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 60 more damage.

Cost: darkness energy darkness energy colorless energyDark Edge120

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Yveltal (205/182) was released in the Paradox Rift expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2023. As part of the Scarlet & Violet series, this expansion focused on introducing Ancient and Future Pokémon, with this particular card serving as an Illustration Rare. These cards were designed to highlight the artistic interpretation of the Pokémon, moving away from standard battle poses to showcase the creature within a more atmospheric, painterly environment.

The card was illustrated by Teeziro, an artist known for their expressive use of color and light. In this depiction, Yveltal is portrayed with a focus on its signature dark aesthetic and skeletal-avian features, utilizing a striking red and black palette that emphasizes its identity as the Destruction Pokémon. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors who prioritize the Illustration Rare aesthetic, as it offered a more nuanced and moody representation of a legendary Pokémon compared to its holographic counterparts.

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About

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