What are the gameplay mechanics of Dondozo in Paradox Rift?

Dondozo is a Basic Water-type card with 160 HP. Its primary ability is the Swallow-Up attack, which lets you look at the top five cards of your deck and attach any found Basic Energy cards to this Pokémon. This mechanic helps accelerate energy deployment during gameplay.

Who illustrated the Dondozo card in the Paradox Rift set?

The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. His style contributes to the distinct visual identity of the SV4 set, making it a recognizable piece for collectors focusing on specific artists.

Is this card a rare parallel or a standard version?

The card listed here is the standard Uncommon rarity version from the Paradox Rift expansion. It is not a serial-numbered parallel or alternate art variant, making it a foundational card for set completionists.

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Collect the 2023 Pokémon Paradox Rift Dondozo card (SV4 055), a Basic Water-type creature designed by Kouki Saitou for the modern TCG era.

Dondozo

2023 • Pokémon • Paradox Rift

2023 Pokémon Paradox Rift

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The 2023 Paradox Rift expansion brought fresh dynamics to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and Dondozo (SV4 055) stands out as a formidable Basic Water-type contender. Designed by Kouki Saitou, this Uncommon card features 160 HP, providing substantial durability for competitive play. Its strategic value lies in the Colorless Supplemental attack, Swallow-Up, which allows players to search the top five cards of their deck for Basic Energy cards to attach directly to Dondozo, accelerating resource gain. This mechanic supports aggressive strategies that rely on rapid energy deployment. For collectors, this card represents a key entry in the SV4 set, appealing to those focused on completing the full Paradox Rift collection or building specialized decks around Water-type synergies. The card’s design and gameplay utility make it a relevant piece for enthusiasts of the modern Pokémon era. Whether you are looking to expand your personal catalog or strengthen your battle strategy, this product offers both aesthetic and functional appeal.

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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Brand

Pokémon

Series

Paradox Rift

Card Number

#55

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Dondozo

Game

Pokémon

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Kouki Saitou

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

160

Type

Water

Stage

Basic

Weakness

Lightning ×2

Retreat cost

Pokédex #

977

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Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Attack: Supplemental Swallow-Up

Look at the top 5 cards of your deck. You may attach any number of Basic Energy cards you find there to this Pokémon. Shuffle the other cards back into your deck.

Attack: Hydro Splash (180)

This Pokémon is a glutton, but it's bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.