Erika's Hospitality #18 from Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box - Illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma
Supporter

Erika's Hospitality

#18/24 in Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box, illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma.

Card number
#18/24
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 6, 2019
Illustrator
Sanosuke Sakuma
Energy Retrieval Pokémon TCG card artEnergy Switch Pokémon TCG card artQuick Ball Pokémon TCG card artEvolution Incense Pokémon TCG card artRare Candy Pokémon TCG card artPokégear 3.0 Pokémon TCG card artSwitch Pokémon TCG card artPokémon Catcher Pokémon TCG card artProfessor's Research Pokémon TCG card artBede Pokémon TCG card artMarnie Pokémon TCG card artSwitch Raft Pokémon TCG card art

Collector Notes

Erika's Hospitality

Erika's Hospitality appears in the Japanese print of Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box, released on December 6, 2019. The Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box set contains 24 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sanosuke Sakuma.

Collector Insights

Erika's Hospitality is a Supporter card from the Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box, released on December 6, 2019. Designed by artist Sanosuke Sakuma, this card features a unique gameplay mechanic tied to its flavor text, which emphasizes a theme of hospitality through strategic interaction. The card's ability allows players to draw a card for each of their opponent's Pokémon in play, creating a dynamic effect during battles. It requires players to have four or fewer cards in their hand to be played, introducing a conditional gameplay element. As a Supporter card, it serves as a utility tool rather than a direct attacker, focusing on aiding the player's strategy. The card's design and function align with its role in the set, which emphasizes trainer interactions and support. Its absence of attacks and HP values reflects its classification as a non-combatant card type. This card's mechanics encourage adaptability by rewarding players based on their opponent's active Pokémon count.

You can play this card only if you have 4 or fewer other cards in your hand. Draw a card for each of your opponent's Pokémon in play.

Explore More Collector Hubs

Compare this card against live trending cards, current most popular cards, and most collected cards in Japanese. Use these hubs to spot momentum shifts before your next trade or listing update.