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Energy Switch
Scarlet & Violet 173/198 • common
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- 173/198
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2023
- Market price
- $0.30
- Artist
- Studio Bora Inc.
What it does
Move a Basic Energy from 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon.
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Where it came from
Energy Switch was introduced as a foundational Trainer card during the debut of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to provide players with a strategic mechanism to move basic Energy cards between their active and benched Pokémon. This mechanic serves as a tactical bridge, allowing players to recover from unfavorable board states or shift resources to a fresh attacker unexpectedly, reflecting the series' emphasis on dynamic turn-based resource management.
The Scarlet & Violet edition, numbered 173/198, maintains the minimalist, utilitarian aesthetic established for utility items in the modern era of the game. Designed to be easily recognizable in a high-speed competitive environment, the card utilizes clean typography and functional iconography, consistently received by the community as a quintessential staple that facilitates the fluid engine-building necessary for competitive play.
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