Paradox Rift·#17·2023
Toedscruel, a unique Grass/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation IX, evolves from Toedscool and is known for its distinctive appearance and intriguing Pokédex lore. This specific card, from the 2023 Paradox Rift set, is a common variant and stands out for its strategic ability to disrupt an opponent's discard pile. Here, you will find detailed Pokédex lore, a breakdown of its attacks, energy costs, weakness, and the card's edition history.
Read more ↓Toedscruel is a unique Woodear Pokémon, first introduced in Generation IX with the release of the Scarlet and Violet games. It is a dual Grass/Ground-type Pokémon, evolving from Toedscool. This creature is notable for its striking resemblance to the classic Tentacruel, but with significant biological differences, including being a terrestrial rather than aquatic species. Its Pokédex entry often highlights its peculiar hunting methods and the surprising delicacy of its head folds. Toedscruel's natural habitat is typically within forests, where it blends in among the trees, using its tentacles to ensnare prey. Its diet primarily consists of the nutrients it siphons from its victims. In the games, Toedscruel is often encountered in forested areas of Paldea, and its unique typing offers interesting strategic advantages and disadvantages in battle, being weak to Fire, Flying, Bug, and Ice types, while resisting Ground, Rock, and Electric attacks. Its role in the anime and broader Pokémon culture is still developing, given its recent introduction, but its distinctive design and intriguing lore have quickly made it a memorable addition to the Pokémon universe.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
