Switch, Sword & Shield 183/202, uncommon

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Switch

Sword & Shield 183/202 • uncommon

Set: Sword & Shield
Number: 183/202
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2020
Market price: $0.14
Artist: Studio Bora Inc.

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Market

What it's worth

$0.14market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.05 – $0.21 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Switch card is a fundamental utility piece that allows a player to swap their active Pokémon with one from their bench, providing essential tactical flexibility during a match. As an uncommon card from the Sword & Shield set, it is a staple of deck construction prized by collectors and players alike for its reliable role in maintaining board control.

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Card face

What it does

Item

Switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Switch trainer card was released as part of the Sword & Shield base set in early 2020. As a staple utility item, this card has been a recurring presence in the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its introduction in the Base Set, functioning as a fundamental mechanic that allows a player to swap their active Pokémon with one from their bench, thereby shifting strategy and protecting damaged cards from further harm.

This specific printing features updated, modern card aesthetics reflective of the Sword & Shield design language. While the mechanical text remains consistent with its historical iterations, the card was illustrated by Toyste Beach, whose clean, minimalist style emphasizes the utility of the item itself. It was received by the competitive community as an essential, foundational card for deck building, valued more for its strategic consistency than for its rarity or collectible flash.

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About

About Switch

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