Guard Spec. #36 from Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) - Common - Illustrated by Hikaru Koike
Trainer

Guard Spec.

#36/36 in Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), Common, illustrated by Hikaru Koike.

Card number
#36/36
Rarity
Common
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 17, 1998
Illustrator
Hikaru Koike
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Collector Notes

Guard Spec.

Guard Spec. appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), released on June 17, 1998. Guard Spec. is a common rarity. The Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hikaru Koike.

Collector Insights

Guard Spec. is a Trainer card from the Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set, released on June 17, 1998. It is a Common rarity card. The flavor text explains that Guard Spec. is attached to one of the player's Pokémon in play, preventing all effects of attacks, except damage, from affecting the targeted Pokémon. This protective effect lasts until the end of the opponent's turn, after which Guard Spec. is discarded. The card's themecolor is #9a9bab, contributing to its visual design. Artist Hikaru Koike illustrated the card. The card's function is to provide defensive support during gameplay.

Attach Guard Spec. to 1 of your Pokémon in play. At the end of your opponent's turn, discard Guard Spec. Prevent all effects of attacks, except damage, done to the Pokémon Guard Spec. is attached to.

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