Archie's Ace in the Hole
Primal Clash

#157 Archie's Ace in the Hole - Primal Clash (xy5)

Archie's Ace in the Hole is a Trainer card from the XY series, released as part of the Primal Clash set on February 4, 2015. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card and features artwork by Hitoshi Ariga. The card has a unique gameplay mechanic that allows players to activate it only when it is the last card remaining in their hand. Upon play, the player places a Water Pokémon from their discard pile onto their Bench and then draws five cards. Additionally, the card imposes a restriction that limits the player to using only one Supporter card during their turn before initiating an attack. Its design emphasizes strategic resource management and deck manipulation through these specific rules. The card’s number in the set is 157, distinguishing it within the Primal Clash collection. As a Trainer card, it serves as a specialized tool for altering game dynamics during a player’s turn.