Pokémon Catcher #8 from Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box - Illustrated by Ryo Ueda
Item

Pokémon Catcher

#8/24 in Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box, illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Card number
#8/24
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 6, 2019
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
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 artProfessor's Research Pokémon TCG card artBede Pokémon TCG card artMarnie Pokémon TCG card artSwitch Raft Pokémon TCG card art

Collector Notes

Pokémon Catcher

Pokémon Catcher 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 Ryo Ueda.

Collector Insights

Pokémon Catcher is an Item-type card from the Sword & Shield Premium Trainer Box set, released on December 6, 2019. It is numbered 8 and features artwork by Ryo Ueda. The card's flavor text describes a coin flip mechanic that allows switching an opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon if the result is heads. As an Item, it does not have traditional HP or attack statistics. Its unique ability focuses on disrupting the opponent's positioning during battles. The card's design aligns with the set's theme of trainer interactions and strategic gameplay. It serves as a specialized tool for altering game dynamics through tactical maneuvering. The absence of printed numbers for rarity or additional attributes reflects its role as a functional card within the game's mechanics.

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

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.