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Muscle Band
XY 121/146 • uncommon
- Set
- XY
- Number
- 121/146
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2014
- Market price
- $4.69
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it.
The attacks of the Pokémon this card is attached to do 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
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 Muscle Band was introduced in the XY expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released in early 2014. As a Pokémon Tool card, it was designed to integrate into the core competitive strategy of the era, providing a consistent 20-damage boost to the attacks of the Pokémon it is attached to. This addition marked a pivotal shift in the game's power creep, as it allowed players to reach specific damage thresholds needed to knock out popular threats of the time.
The card features an understated, functional aesthetic typical of the XY set's item cards, focusing on clarity for gameplay utility. It was illustrated by Toyste Beach, whose work consistently populated the Trainer and Item card categories during this generation. Upon its release, it became a staple in nearly every competitive deck, serving as a reliable engine for offensive pressure and maintaining its status as a foundational card throughout the XY and ORAS tournament cycles.
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