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Custom Catcher
Lost Thunder 171/214 • uncommon
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Number
- 171/214
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2018
- Market price
- $0.37
- Artist
- Toyste Beach
What it does
You may play 2 Custom Catcher cards at once. • If you played 1 card, draw cards until you have 3 cards in your hand. • If you played 2 cards, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. (This effects works one time for 2 cards.)
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Custom Catcher was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Lost Thunder, which arrived in North American markets in November 2018. The set drew heavily from the Japanese expansion Thunderclap Spark, focusing on the mythical Pokémon Zeraora and the return of the Prism Star mechanic. As an Item card, Custom Catcher was designed to mimic the utility of the classic Gust of Wind card, albeit with a restrictive condition that incentivized players to hold multiples to unlock its full potential.
The card’s design features a utilitarian aesthetic typical of trainer support cards, emphasizing mechanical function over character art. By requiring the player to discard another copy to pull an opponent's bench Pokémon into the active spot, the developers created a high-skill ceiling card that saw significant play in competitive formats. It was received by players as a strategic tool that rewarded efficient deck thinning and resource management, becoming a staple in many deck builds during its time in the standard rotation.
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