Energy Switch, Sword & Shield 162/202, uncommon

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Energy Switch

Sword & Shield 162/202 • uncommon

Set: Sword & Shield
Number: 162/202
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2020
Market price: $0.22
Artist: Toyste Beach

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Market

What it's worth

$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.12 – $0.22 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a staple of the card game, this uncommon utility card allows players to maneuver energy between their active and benched Pokémon to maintain momentum. Its presence in this specific set underscores its enduring role as a foundational tool for managing resources effectively during a match.

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Card face

What it does

Item

Move a basic Energy from 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Energy Switch is a fundamental Trainer card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, first appearing in the Base Set and reprised in the Sword & Shield expansion as card 162/202. Within the competitive landscape of the Sword & Shield era, the card was reprinted to provide players with a reliable engine for board state manipulation, allowing for the tactical transfer of Energy cards between benched and active Pokémon to ensure consistent attack readiness.

The Sword & Shield iteration of the card features updated art direction consistent with the expansion's aesthetic, emphasizing a clean, modern interface for the game's mechanics. As an Uncommon rarity card, it was designed as a staple utility piece, intended to be accessible to players of all skill levels while remaining a versatile tool for professional deck building.

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