Pow! Hand Extension #73 from Rocket Gang Strikes Back - Uncommon - Illustrated by Katsura Tabata
rocket's secret machine

Pow! Hand Extension

#73/85 in Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Uncommon, illustrated by Katsura Tabata.

Card number
#73/85
Rarity
Uncommon
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 15, 2004
Illustrator
Katsura Tabata
Original name
逆転! マジックハンド
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Collector Notes

Pow! Hand Extension

Pow! Hand Extension appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. Pow! Hand Extension is a uncommon rarity. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Katsura Tabata.

Collector Insights

Pow! Hand Extension is a Pokémon TCG card from the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. It is classified as a rocket's secret machine and has no attacks listed in its data. The card's flavor text describes a strategic move allowing the player to transfer an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon to another of their opponent's Pokémon. Alternatively, it enables switching one of the opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon, with the opponent selecting which Pokémon to switch. The card is marked as Uncommon in rarity and was illustrated by artist Katsura Tabata. Its Japanese language designation is noted in the data, though no additional details about the card's artwork or specific mechanics beyond the flavor text are provided. The card's name and set context suggest it is part of a thematic expansion related to the Rocket Gang storyline.

Move 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon to another of your opponent's Pokémon. Or, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.

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