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Erika's Kindness
#103/132 in Gym Challenge, Rare, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #103/132
- Rarity
- Rare
- Language
- English
- Release date
- October 16, 2000
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Erika's Kindness
Erika's Kindness appears in the English print of Gym Challenge, released on October 16, 2000. Erika's Kindness is a rare rarity. The Gym Challenge set contains 132 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Erika's Kindness is a Trainer card from the Gym series, released as part of the Gym Challenge set on October 16, 2000. Designed by artist Ken Sugimori, it is classified as a Rare card and features a themecolor of light brown (#a68a54). The card's primary function is defined by its rule, which allows the player to remove 2 damage counters from each Pokémon—both their own and their opponent's—with any damage counters on it. If a Pokémon has only 1 damage counter, that counter is removed instead. This effect applies regardless of the Pokémon's type or other attributes, as the card does not specify any additional conditions or exceptions. The card does not include any attacks, resistances, weaknesses, or HP values, emphasizing its role as a support card rather than a direct attacker. Its simplicity and universal application make it a versatile tool for managing damage in gameplay. As a Trainer card, it operates independently of Pokémon types or abilities, focusing solely on modifying damage counters across the board.
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