Counterattack Claws

Counterattack Claws

Counterattack Claws appears in the Japanese print of Darkness, and to Light..., released on March 9, 2001. Counterattack Claws is a uncommon rarity. The Darkness, and to Light... set contains 113 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Collector Insights

Counterattack Claws is a Pokémon card from the Darkness, and to Light... set, released on March 9, 2001. Designed by artist Keiji Kinebuchi, it is classified as a Pokémon with a rarity of Uncommon. The card’s flavor text describes a defensive mechanism triggered during an opponent’s turn, where a coin flip determines an outcome if the Pokémon is damaged while active. It does not specify HP or attack details, focusing instead on its unique interaction with damage counters. The card’s mechanics involve discarding itself after resolving the effect, emphasizing a temporary strategic role. Its thematic focus aligns with reactive gameplay, leveraging damage as a catalyst for disruption. The card’s design and function are rooted in the set’s broader narrative of conflict and resolution.

During your opponent's turn, if the Pokémon Counterattack Claws is attached to is your Active Pokémon and an opponent's attack damages it (even if it is Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads, put 2 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon. Then, discard Counterattack Claws.

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