Crushing Hammer #40 from Sun & Moon Family Box - Illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito
Item

Crushing Hammer

#40/51 in Sun & Moon Family Box, illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito.

Card number
#40/51
Language
Japanese
Release date
March 15, 2019
Illustrator
Yoshinobu Saito
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Collector Notes

Crushing Hammer

Crushing Hammer appears in the Japanese print of Sun & Moon Family Box, released on March 15, 2019. The Sun & Moon Family Box set contains 51 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Yoshinobu Saito.

Collector Insights

Crushing Hammer is an Item card from the Sun & Moon Family Box set, released on March 15, 2019. It is illustrated by artist Yoshinobu Saito and carries the card number 40. The card’s flavor text describes a coin-flipping mechanic where heads results in an opponent discarding an Energy from one of their Pokémon. As an Item, it does not have any listed attacks or HP values. Its design and function are tied to strategic disruption rather than direct combat. The card’s theme emphasizes conditional effects and resource manipulation. It is part of a collection focused on family-themed Pokémon, reflecting the set’s broader narrative. This card’s unique mechanics make it a distinct addition to the Item category in the Pokémon TCG.

Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.

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