Pummel

The Pummel card, designated JDG012, was released as part of the Judge Unique Promos set for the Judge Dredd Collectible Card Game. The game itself was produced during the mid-1990s by Heartbreaker Hobbies, capitalizing on the popularity of the 2000 AD comic book character and the 1995 feature film. The promo program was designed to incentivize tournament participation and reward loyal players, often featuring distinct, character-focused artwork that stood apart from the standard base set designs.

The design of the Pummel card leans into the gritty, hyper-violent aesthetic synonymous with the Mega-City One universe. It is classified as an attack-reaction card, a mechanical niche within the game intended to shift the momentum of combat during player turns. While the specific illustrator for this particular promo is often credited to the freelance artists contracted by Heartbreaker for the Judge Dredd license, the card is widely regarded by collectors of the era as a quintessential piece of 90s tabletop ephemera, reflecting the bold, high-contrast comic art style of its source material.