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Iron Moth

Paradox Rift / #028/182

Iron Moth

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Paradox Rift
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Kouki Saitou
Source reference
sv04-028

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The Pokémon’s story

Iron Moth resembles an unknown object that a paranormal magazine presents as a device sent to observe humanity. This explanation belongs to the cited publication, not to a verified origin for the Pokémon. Violet also emphasizes the lack of data and absence of recorded captures. The entry compares its traits with an object described in an old book. Between these accounts, resemblance remains better documented than supposed provenance.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

The device sent to monitor humanity appears in a paranormal magazine cited by Scarlet. Violet does not confirm this mission: the entry emphasizes the lack of data on Iron Moth and only compares its traits with an object from an old book.

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Card details

HP
130
Type (source)
Fire
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
994
Regulation mark
G
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Water ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

No records exist of this species being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon's traits match up with an object described in an old book.

Abilities

Thermal Reactor

Ability

Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may move any amount of {R} Energy from your other Pokémon to it.

Attacks

Heat Ray

Cost: Fire · Fire · Colorless

Damage: 120

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Heat Ray.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Reverse
  • Holographic
  • holo · standard
  • reverse · standard
  • reverse · standard · gamestop
  • reverse · standard · set-logo
  • reverse · standard · eb-games

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