Pokémon Reversal

FireRed & LeafGreen 97/112 • uncommon

Set: FireRed & LeafGreen
Number: 97/112
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2004
Market price: $4.58
Artist: Hiromichi Sugiyama

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What it's worth

$4.58market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$1.51 – $4.58 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a functional piece of gameplay history, representing a classic utility effect from the FireRed & LeafGreen set. Because it appears at the uncommon rarity level, it remains a consistent point of interest for those looking to round out their collections with essential tactical cards from this era.

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What it does

Item

Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pokémon Reversal card, numbered 97/112, was introduced in the FireRed & LeafGreen expansion released in 2004. This set served as a nostalgic bridge for the trading card game, reimagining the original Pokémon Red and Blue game landscapes from the Game Boy Advance remakes. The card mechanics were designed to mirror the disruption-heavy gameplay style prevalent in the EX-series era, focusing on tactical board control by forcing an opponent's bench Pokémon into the active spot.

The artwork follows the stylized, high-contrast aesthetic characteristic of the mid-2000s EX-series sets, featuring clean lines and a functional layout meant for competitive play. While not a primary chase card due to its uncommon rarity, Reversal became a staple in tournament decks for players prioritizing board state manipulation. Its design reflects the strategic shift toward trainer cards that reward players for successfully landing coin flips, a hallmark of the competitive landscape during that period.

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