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Technical Machine: Blindside
Paradox Rift 176/182 • uncommon
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Number
- 176/182
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2023
- Market price
- $0.13
- Artist
- Studio Bora Inc.
What it does
This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
The Pokémon this card is attached to can use the attack on this card. (You still need the necessary Energy to use this attack.) If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of your turn.
You may attach any number of Pokémon Tools to your Pokémon during your turn. You may attach only 1 Pokémon Tool to each Pokémon, and it stays attached.
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Where it came from
Technical Machine: Blindside was introduced in the 2023 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Paradox Rift. Designed as a functional tool card, this item belongs to a sub-category of cards that allow any Pokémon to temporarily gain a specific move, drawing inspiration from the Technical Machines found in the core video game series. It was engineered to influence competitive play by offering a tactical way to damage benched opponents, fitting the aggressive and strategic meta-game of the Scarlet and Violet era.
The visual design of the card, featuring the classic circular mechanical aesthetic associated with the series, was created to mimic the in-game TM items that players teach to their companions. As an uncommon card, it was widely distributed among players and collectors during the set's release. It was received as a practical addition to the game's mechanics, favored by players looking for consistent, low-cost utility options in deck building.
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