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Switch
151 206/165 • secret-rare
- Set
- 151
- Number
- 206/165
- Rarity
- Hyper Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Finish
- Gold
- Market price
- $2.36
- Artist
- Studio Bora Inc.
What it does
Switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Switch item card, designated 206/165, was released as part of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion in late 2023. This set was designed as a nostalgic tribute to the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, intentionally bridging the gap between longtime enthusiasts who grew up with the 1990s generation and modern trading card game players. As a Hyper Rare variant, it serves as a high-end visual enhancement of a foundational trainer tool that has appeared in the card game for decades.
The design of this Hyper Rare card features a gold-etched, textured finish that elevates the standard item card into a centerpiece for collectors. It follows the contemporary aesthetic of the Scarlet & Violet era, which emphasizes intricate foil patterns and premium material finishes for secret-rare cards. Upon its release, the 151 set was widely celebrated for its artistic direction, with this specific item card being sought after by players who value both the tactical utility of the Switch card in competitive play and the ornate craftsmanship typical of the highest rarity tiers.
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