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Pawniard
Ascended Heroes 146/217 • common
- Set
- Ascended Heroes
- Number
- 146/217
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2026
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Artist
- Yuya Oka
What it does
Switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)
Any chips in its blades would prove fatal for it. After each battle, it diligently maintains its blades using its favorite sharpening stone.
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Where it came from
Pawniard was introduced in the fifth generation of the Pokémon franchise, appearing in the 2010 games Pokémon Black and White. The character was designed to embody the aesthetic of a sharp-edged, metallic creature inspired by chess pieces, specifically a pawn, which dictated its distinct visual silhouette and typing. As a common card in the Ascended Heroes set, this iteration serves as a functional component for players, featuring standard card mechanics designed to integrate smoothly into competitive and casual play formats.
The artwork for this particular card follows the established design language of the modern Pokémon Trading Card Game, which balances thematic consistency with the specific illustrative styles commissioned for each expansion. Like other common cards in the series, it is intended to provide accessibility for deck-building while maintaining the high production standards expected of the brand. It has been received primarily as a staple piece for collectors completing the set and as a utility card for players utilizing Steel-type strategies.
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