Character info
The character
Toxapex (猛恶菇) is a Poison-type Pokémon known for its hard, star-shaped carapace and highly toxic spines. It evolves from Mareanie and is recognized as one of the most defensively capable Pokémon in its world, favored for its ability to inflict poison on opponents. In this printing it is presented as an Ancient Pokémon, tied to the Paradox lineage of creatures said to be alternate forms described in an old book.
This card
This is card 135/128 from the Paradox Veil set (set code CSV6C), a secret rare numbered beyond the main set, marked with the AR rarity symbol. It features a holo treatment with a richly detailed, painterly full-art illustration by Tomokazu Komiya, depicting Toxapex and surrounding creatures in a dense, surreal jungle scene. The card is printed in Simplified Chinese and carries a 2025 copyright line for Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK.
How it plays
This Basic Pokémon has 120 HP and is Darkness type, marked as an Ancient Pokémon. Its Ability, 烈毒粉尘 (Toxic Dust), can be used once per turn if this Pokémon has a Drive Energy Ancient attached, poisoning both Active Pokémon. Its attack, 暴走重锤 (Reckless Hammer), costs two Darkness Energy and one Colorless Energy, deals 120 damage, and prevents this Pokémon from attacking on its next turn. It has a weakness to Grass-type attacks (×2), no listed resistance, and a retreat cost of three Colorless Energy.
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Authenticity
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The working behind this grade
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