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Old Amber
#89/111 in Arceus, Common, 50 HP, illustrated by Ryo Ueda.
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Collector Notes
Old Amber
Old Amber appears in the English print of Arceus, released on November 4, 2009. Old Amber is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Arceus set contains 111 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ryo Ueda.
Collector Insights
Old Amber is a Trainer card from the Platinum series, released in 2009 as part of the Arceus set. It features artwork by Ryo Ueda and is classified as a Common rarity. The card has 50 HP and does not require a retreat cost, allowing it to remain in play without needing to retreat. Its primary ability, Hard Amber, prevents all damage done to it by attacks while it is on the Bench, both from the player's and opponent's attacks. The rules state that Old Amber can be played as a Colorless Basic Pokémon, effectively functioning as a Trainer card while also counting as a Pokémon if Knocked Out. It cannot be affected by Special Conditions and is immune to retreat, making it a unique defensive asset. Additionally, the player may discard Old Amber from play during their turn before attacking, which does not count as a Knocked Out state. This combination of resilience and strategic flexibility defines its role in gameplay.
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