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Escape Rope
Burning Shadows 114/147 • uncommon
- Set
- Burning Shadows
- Number
- 114/147
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2017
- Market price
- $0.30
- Artist
- Toyste Beach
What it does
Each player switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon. Your opponent switches first. (If a player does not have a Benched Pokémon, that player doesn't switch Pokémon.)
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
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Where it came from
The Escape Rope card was introduced as an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to facilitate tactical shifts during gameplay. In the Burning Shadows expansion, released in 2017, this card retained its long-standing function, allowing players to swap their active Pokémon with a benched one while forcing their opponent to do the same. This utility is rooted in the broader strategic framework of the Sun & Moon series, which emphasized dynamic board movement and positional advantages.
The artwork for this specific print utilizes the standardized, functional aesthetic typical of technical Item cards within the set. While it does not feature the character-driven illustrations found on rare holofoil cards, the design is intended to be immediately recognizable for competitive players. It reflects the collaborative design process of Creatures Inc., where functional clarity is prioritized to ensure the item card remains intuitive during the rapid pace of tournament play.
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