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Pokémon Catcher
Sword & Shield 175/202 • uncommon
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- 175/202
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2020
- Market price
- $0.19
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.
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Where it came from
The Pokémon Catcher card was reintroduced to the Sword & Shield base set in 2020 as a tactical Trainer item. Originally debuting in the Black & White era, the card functions as a powerful utility that allows players to force an opponent's Benched Pokémon into the Active position, provided a coin flip results in heads. This re-release maintained the core mechanical identity established in previous generations, serving as a staple for players looking to disrupt opponent strategies and target vulnerable benched targets for early knockouts.
The artwork for this iteration was rendered by Studio BROSAN, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Their design aesthetic for this card emphasizes the mechanical and technological aspect of the device, focusing on a clean, functional representation of the Catcher tool. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized for its high-risk, high-reward nature; unlike more modern cards that guarantee a switch effect, the coin-flip requirement of Pokémon Catcher forces players to balance their strategy against the potential for an unsuccessful activation.
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