Switch

The Switch card, designated 160/149 in the Sun & Moon base set, was released in early 2017 as part of the debut expansion for the seventh generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a Secret Rare item, it represents a gold-etched, full-art variant of a foundational utility card that has appeared in various forms since the game's inception. Its inclusion was intended to celebrate the core gameplay mechanic of swapping the Active Pokémon with one from the bench, presented here with a high-end aesthetic finish that distinguishes it from standard deck-play cards.

The design of this secret variant features a distinct gold-bordered motif characteristic of the Sun & Moon era's high-rarity chase cards. The artwork maintains the functional clarity required for competitive play while elevating the card to a collectible status through a textured, metallic-style finish. It was received by the collecting community as a premium highlight of the set, appealing both to players who prioritize aesthetics in their decks and to serious collectors seeking to complete the Secret Rare subset of the Sun & Moon series.