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Crushing Hammer
Sword & Shield 159/202 • uncommon
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- 159/202
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2020
- Market price
- $0.14
- Artist
- sadaji
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.
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Where it came from
Crushing Hammer is a Trainer item card featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically appearing as card 159/202 in the Sword & Shield base set released in early 2020. This set marked the beginning of the Generation VIII era, transitioning the game to a new visual aesthetic that mirrored the console games set in the Galar region. The card functions as a disruption tactic, allowing players to discard an energy attached to their opponent's Pokémon upon a successful coin flip.
The card’s design employs a utilitarian, industrial aesthetic consistent with the series' long-standing tradition of depicting various tools and held items. Like many staple Trainer cards, Crushing Hammer has been reprinted numerous times across different sets throughout the history of the game, serving as a fundamental card for deck archetypes that focus on resource denial and disrupting the momentum of an opponent's setup. Its minimalist illustration emphasizes the tool's function, prioritizing clarity for competitive play.
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