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Escape Rope
Burning Shadows 163/147 • secret-rare
- Set
- Burning Shadows
- Number
- 163/147
- Rarity
- Rare Secret
- Released
- 2017
- Finish
- Secret rare
- Market price
- $16.71
- 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).
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Escape Rope card from the Burning Shadows expansion, released in August 2017, serves as an updated print of a classic utility item within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a secret rare, this iteration is distinguished by its golden aesthetic, a hallmark of the premium finish applied to special items in this era of the Sun & Moon series. It was designed to offer players a tactical advantage by forcing both active Pokémon to switch, reflecting the item's long-standing role in competitive play since its introduction in earlier generations.
The visual design of this specific card maintains the functional clarity required for gameplay while elevating the physical presentation through a metallic, textured gold foil treatment. The Burning Shadows set, known for highlighting the conflict between Necrozma and the Legendary Pokémon of the Alola region, utilized these secret rare items to incentivize collectors and provide aesthetic variety. The card was well-received by the competitive community for its utility, though its status as a high-rarity pull made it a sought-after piece for those curating a complete set.
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