Pooka
Switch
#123/130 in Base Set 2, Common, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Card number
- #123/130
- Rarity
- Common
- Language
- English
- Release date
- February 24, 2000
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
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Collector Notes
Switch
Switch appears in the English print of Base Set 2, released on February 24, 2000. Switch is a common rarity. The Base Set 2 set contains 130 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Collector Insights
Switch is a Trainer card from the Base Set 2, released as part of the Base series on February 24, 2000. Designed by artist Keiji Kinebuchi, it is classified as a Common rarity. The card’s primary function is to allow players to switch one of their Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon during a turn. This rule effectively alters the battlefield dynamics by repositioning Pokémon without requiring retreat costs or additional resources. The card’s themecolor, #b79346, reflects a warm, earthy tone associated with its strategic utility. It does not specify any types, resistances, weaknesses, or retreat costs, focusing solely on its interactive gameplay effect. The card’s simplicity emphasizes its role as a straightforward yet impactful Trainer card. Its design aligns with the Base Set 2’s emphasis on foundational Pokémon TCG mechanics.
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