Hiker
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault

#85 Hiker - Hidden Fates Shiny Vault (sma)

Hiker is a Trainer card from the Sun & Moon series, released in the Hidden Fates Shiny Vault set on August 23, 2019. Designed by artist Naoki Saito, it carries a Rare Ultra rarity and serves as a Supporter card. The card’s rules allow players to look at the top five cards of either player’s deck, select one, and shuffle the remaining cards back into the deck, placing the chosen card on top. Additionally, it restricts players to using only one Supporter card during their turn before attacking. Hiker’s functionality revolves around deck manipulation and strategic turn management. Its absence of attack or type descriptors aligns with its role as a Trainer card rather than a Pokémon or Energy card. The card’s design emphasizes interaction with the opponent’s deck, offering a unique gameplay mechanic within the Pokémon TCG framework. This card’s inclusion in the set highlights its thematic relevance to the Sun & Moon series’ focus on exploration and resource management.