Thorton

Thorton

Thorton appears in the Japanese print of Sword & Shield Promos, released on November 1, 2019. Thorton is a promo rarity. The Sword & Shield Promos set contains 340 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hideki Ishikawa.

Collector Insights

Thorton is a Supporter card from the Sword & Shield Promos set, released on November 1, 2019. It is illustrated by artist Hideki Ishikawa and carries a Promo rarity. The card’s flavor text describes a mechanic allowing players to swap a Basic Pokémon from their discard pile with another Basic Pokémon currently in play. This action preserves all attached cards, damage counters, Special Conditions, and other effects tied to the moved Pokémon. Thorton’s design and function are consistent with its role as a Supporter card, focusing on strategic flexibility during gameplay. The card’s unique ability emphasizes resource management and adaptability in battle scenarios. Its inclusion in the Promos set highlights its significance as a special edition offering. Thorton’s mechanics provide players with an opportunity to reposition their Pokémon for tactical advantage.

Choose a Basic Pokémon in your discard pile and switch it with 1 of your Basic Pokémon in play. Any attached cards, damage counters, Special Conditions, turns in play, and any other effects remain on the new Pokémon.

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