Escape Rope

Escape Rope

Escape Rope appears in the Japanese print of Facing a New Trial, released on April 21, 2017. The Facing a New Trial set contains 70 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Toyste Beach.

Collector Insights

Escape Rope is an Item card from the Facing a New Trial set, released on April 21, 2017. Designed by artist Toyste Beach, it features a unique flavor text that describes a strategic switch between Active and Benched Pokémon, with the opponent initiating the action first. The card does not include any attacks, focusing instead on its special game mechanic. Its role as an Item allows players to manipulate their Pokémon positions during battles. The set emphasizes trial-based challenges, aligning with the card's thematic context. Escape Rope’s design encourages tactical decision-making by altering the battlefield configuration. This card is part of a collection that highlights evolving gameplay strategies in the Pokémon TCG.

Each player switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon. (Your opponent switches first. If a player does not have a Benched Pokémon, he or she doesn't have to switch Pokémon.)

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