Guard Spec.

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 Pokémon Trading Card Game item card from the Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set, released on June 17, 1998. It is numbered 36 in the set and holds the Common rarity. The card’s flavor text describes its function as attaching to one of the player’s Pokémon in play, discarding at the end of the opponent’s turn, and preventing all effects of attacks, except damage, directed at the Pokémon it is attached to. Designed by artist Hikaru Koike, the card is part of a set that includes various utility items and support cards. Its primary role is to provide defensive protection through its specified effect, though it lacks any direct attack or energy-related mechanics. The card’s details are presented in Japanese, with no additional text or abilities listed beyond its described function. It remains a straightforward support card focused on mitigating attack effects in 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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