Pooka
Defender
#109/130 in Base Set 2, Uncommon, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Card number
- #109/130
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Language
- English
- Release date
- February 24, 2000
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
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Collector Notes
Defender
Defender appears in the English print of Base Set 2, released on February 24, 2000. Defender is a uncommon rarity. The Base Set 2 set contains 130 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Collector Insights
Defender is a Trainer card from the Base Set 2, released in 2000. It is part of the Base series and has a rarity of Uncommon. The card is illustrated by artist Keiji Kinebuchi and features a themecolor of #c5ab5f. Its primary function is to attach to one of the player's Pokémon, providing a defensive benefit. When active, it reduces damage done to that Pokémon by attacks by 20 after accounting for Weakness and Resistance. The effect lasts until the end of the opponent's next turn, after which Defender is discarded. This card serves as a temporary shield for a Pokémon during critical moments. The rules specify that Defender does not have any listed attacks, types, or resistances. It is a straightforward support card focused on mitigating damage through its unique mechanic.
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