Escape Rope

Escape Rope

Escape Rope appears in the Japanese print of Starter Deck 100, released on December 17, 2021. The Starter Deck 100 set contains 430 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by sadaji.

Collector Insights

Escape Rope is an Item card from the Starter Deck 100 set, released on December 17, 2021. It is designed to facilitate a specific Pokémon switch action during gameplay. The card’s flavor text describes a scenario where each player swaps their Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon, with the opponent initiating the switch first. If a player lacks a Benched Pokémon, the switch does not occur. This card is numbered 364 and illustrated by artist sadaji. Its functionality is centered around strategic positioning and turn-order mechanics. The card’s purpose is to alter the battlefield dynamics by relocating Pokémon between Active and Bench slots. It serves as a unique tool for players to adapt their strategies during a match.

Each player switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon. Your opponent switches first. (If a player does not have a Benched Pokémon, they don't switch Pokémon.)

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