Pokémon Catcher #18 from Water Starter Set V - Illustrated by Ryo Ueda
Item

Pokémon Catcher

#18/23 in Water Starter Set V, illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Card number
#18/23
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 29, 2019
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
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Collector Notes

Pokémon Catcher

Pokémon Catcher appears in the Japanese print of Water Starter Set V, released on November 29, 2019. The Water Starter Set V set contains 23 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ryo Ueda.

Collector Insights

Pokémon Catcher is an Item card from the Water Starter Set V, released on November 29, 2019. Designed by artist Ryo Ueda, it features a unique mechanic tied to its flavor text, which involves flipping a coin to trigger an action. The card’s effect allows a player to switch one of their opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon if the coin flip results in heads. It carries the card number 18 and is part of a set focused on Water-type themes. The card’s supertype as an Item classifies it within the broader Pokémon TCG framework. While specific HP and rarity details are not provided, its role in gameplay is defined by the conditional switch mechanism. This card exemplifies the strategic versatility of Item cards in the series.

Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.

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