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Defender
HS—Undaunted 72/90 • uncommon
- Set
- HS—Undaunted
- Number
- 72/90
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2010
- Market price
- $0.24
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
Attach Defender to 1 of your Pokémon. Discard this card at the end of your opponent's next turn. Any damage done to the Pokémon Defender is attached to by an opponent's attack is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Defender was released as part of the Undaunted expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in the autumn of 2010. As a Trainer card, specifically a Pokémon Tool, it functions as a defensive support item designed to increase a Pokémon's HP by 20 points, reflecting the strategic emphasis of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series on longevity and tactical play during competitive matches.
The card’s artwork features the clean, digital aesthetic characteristic of the mid-era Pokémon TCG, prioritizing functional clarity for players over the ornate illustrations found on chase rares. While Defender is not a signature card by a specific notable artist, it belongs to a design lineage that aimed to provide consistent utility in deck building, making it a reliable staple for players focusing on tank-style strategies during the 2010 competitive season.
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