Weakness Policy

Primal Clash 164/160 • secret-rare

Set: Primal Clash
Number: 164/160
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2015
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $7.38
Artist: Ayaka Yoshida

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What it's worth

$7.38market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$5.67 – $7.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Secret Rare from the Primal Clash expansion, this gold-bordered iteration of the Weakness Policy stands out for its distinct visual departure from the standard trainer card design. Within the competitive landscape, the card is valued for its tactical utility, allowing players to negate a Pokémon's natural weakness to shift the momentum of a match.

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Card face

What it does

Pokémon Tool

Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it.

The Pokémon this card is attached to has no Weakness.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Weakness Policy card was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the XY era, specifically as part of the Primal Clash expansion released in early 2015. This card was designed as a potent defensive tool for competitive play, allowing a Pokémon to negate its natural weakness against specific types. Its strategic utility quickly made it a staple in various deck builds, as it provided a crucial safeguard against one-hit knockouts from type-advantageous opponents.

The secret-rare version of this card, numbered 164/160, features a unique gold-etched finish that distinguishes it from the standard Trainer card. As a secret rare from the Primal Clash set, it reflects the TCG tradition of including highly aesthetic, shiny iterations of essential gameplay items. The design maintains a minimalist, functional look consistent with other Trainer cards of the era, while the reflective gold treatment was intended to signify its status as a chase card for collectors seeking to complete the set.

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