Iron-moth – Paradox Rift (#28)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Iron-moth (#28) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Paradox Rift released in 2023. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Heat Ray attack (120 damage), During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Heat Ray.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.11, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.11
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Card Number
- 28
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Thermal Reactor
Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may move any amount of Fire Energy from your other Pokémon to it.
Attacks & Strategy
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Heat Ray
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 120
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Heat Ray.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Iron-moth from Paradox Rift (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2023, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Iron-moth 28 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Iron-moth's Heat Ray deals 120 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Heat Ray.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradox Rift #28 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.11 |
�📦 Paradox Rift Set Context
This Iron-moth is part of the Paradox Rift expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2023.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Iron-moth card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Paradox Rift are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Iron-moth 28 was released in 2023 in the Paradox Rift expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Paradox Rift is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Iron-moth have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Iron-moth card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Iron-moth works best in Fire type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.