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[[File:DefianceBandScarletViolet169.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Pokémon Tool cards as of the Scarlet & Violet Series]] | [[File:DefianceBandScarletViolet169.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Pokémon Tool cards as of the Scarlet & Violet Series]] | ||
'''Pokémon Tool cards''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンのどうぐ''' ''Pokémon Tools'') are a subclass of {{TCG|Trainer card}}s that were introduced in the {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} expansion. Between the {{TCG|Black & White}} and {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansions, Pokémon Tool cards were further considered a subclass of {{TCG|Item card}}s. From Scarlet & Violet onward, Pokémon Tool cards are their own category of Trainer card, distinct from Item cards. All Pokémon Tool cards introduced in prior expansions were given an [[Errata|erratum]], reclassifying them as no longer being considered Item cards. Cards that affect Item cards do not affect Pokémon Tool cards. | '''Pokémon Tool cards''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンのどうぐ''' ''Pokémon Tools'') are a subclass of {{TCG|Trainer card}}s that were introduced in the {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} expansion. Between the {{TCG|Black & White}} and {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansions, Pokémon Tool cards were further considered a subclass of {{TCG|Item card}}s. (In the Japanese TCG, during the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#LEGEND era|LEGEND era]], Trainer cards that were not [[Supporter card]]s or [[Stadium card]]s were considered Items. However, no Pokémon Tools were printed in the LEGEND era, so this classification only applied when interacting with older cards.) From Scarlet & Violet onward, Pokémon Tool cards are their own category of Trainer card, distinct from Item cards. All Pokémon Tool cards introduced in prior expansions were given an [[Errata|erratum]], reclassifying them as no longer being considered Item cards. Cards that affect Item cards do not affect Pokémon Tool cards. | ||
Pokémon Tools depict [[held item]]s, typically from the [[Pokémon games]] such as the [[Exp. Share]] and [[Leftovers]]. They can be attached to a [[Benched Pokémon|Benched]] or [[Active Pokémon|Active]] {{TCG|Pokémon}}, and provide a positive effect to that Pokémon as long as they remain attached. Some effects are passively applied to the Pokémon, such as increasing their {{TCG|HP}} or reducing their [[Retreat Cost]]. Others only activate when something happens to the Pokémon that a Pokémon Tool is attached to, or when that Pokémon is in the [[Active Spot]]. Many early Pokémon Tools are [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discarded]] after having their effect, but this has largely been phased out in favor of the majority of Tools remaining in play even after activating. (Some Tools, such as {{TCG|Sitrus Berry}} and [[Bursting Balloon (BREAKpoint 97)|Bursting Balloon]] do have self-discard clauses based upon being consumed or otherwise spent.) When a Pokémon is [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Knock Out|Knocked Out]], Pokémon Tools attached to them move to the [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discard pile]] as well. Players are allowed to play as many Pokémon Tool cards as they wish during their turn. | Pokémon Tools depict [[held item]]s, typically from the [[Pokémon games]] such as the [[Exp. Share]] and [[Leftovers]]. They can be attached to a [[Benched Pokémon|Benched]] or [[Active Pokémon|Active]] {{TCG|Pokémon}}, and provide a positive effect to that Pokémon as long as they remain attached. Some effects are passively applied to the Pokémon, such as increasing their {{TCG|HP}} or reducing their [[Retreat Cost]]. Others only activate when something happens to the Pokémon that a Pokémon Tool is attached to, or when that Pokémon is in the [[Active Spot]]. Many early Pokémon Tools are [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discarded]] after having their effect, but this has largely been phased out in favor of the majority of Tools remaining in play even after activating. (Some Tools, such as {{TCG|Sitrus Berry}} and [[Bursting Balloon (BREAKpoint 97)|Bursting Balloon]] do have self-discard clauses based upon being consumed or otherwise spent.) When a Pokémon is [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Knock Out|Knocked Out]], Pokémon Tools attached to them move to the [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discard pile]] as well. Players are allowed to play as many Pokémon Tool cards as they wish during their turn. | ||
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Much like how [[Supporter card|Supporter]], [[Item card|Item]] and [[Stadium card|Stadium]] cards are color-coded as orange, blue and green, respectively, Pokémon Tool cards are color-coded as purple. This color only starts to appear with Tools released from {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} onward, as it goes with the division from Items. Many Pokémon Tool cards have seen multiple releases and illustrations. There are currently {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pokémon Tool cards}} - 1}} different {{cat|Pokémon Tool cards}}, though many have been printed multiple times with different artwork. | Much like how [[Supporter card|Supporter]], [[Item card|Item]] and [[Stadium card|Stadium]] cards are color-coded as orange, blue and green, respectively, Pokémon Tool cards are color-coded as purple. This color only starts to appear with Tools released from {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} onward, as it goes with the division from Items. Many Pokémon Tool cards have seen multiple releases and illustrations. There are currently {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pokémon Tool cards}} - 1}} different {{cat|Pokémon Tool cards}}, though many have been printed multiple times with different artwork. | ||
==Pokémon Tool F== | ==Pokémon Tool F== |
Revision as of 16:49, 27 December 2023
Pokémon Tool cards (Japanese: ポケモンのどうぐ Pokémon Tools) are a subclass of Trainer cards that were introduced in the Neo Genesis expansion. Between the Black & White and Scarlet & Violet expansions, Pokémon Tool cards were further considered a subclass of Item cards. (In the Japanese TCG, during the LEGEND era, Trainer cards that were not Supporter cards or Stadium cards were considered Items. However, no Pokémon Tools were printed in the LEGEND era, so this classification only applied when interacting with older cards.) From Scarlet & Violet onward, Pokémon Tool cards are their own category of Trainer card, distinct from Item cards. All Pokémon Tool cards introduced in prior expansions were given an erratum, reclassifying them as no longer being considered Item cards. Cards that affect Item cards do not affect Pokémon Tool cards.
Pokémon Tools depict held items, typically from the Pokémon games such as the Exp. Share and Leftovers. They can be attached to a Benched or Active Pokémon, and provide a positive effect to that Pokémon as long as they remain attached. Some effects are passively applied to the Pokémon, such as increasing their HP or reducing their Retreat Cost. Others only activate when something happens to the Pokémon that a Pokémon Tool is attached to, or when that Pokémon is in the Active Spot. Many early Pokémon Tools are discarded after having their effect, but this has largely been phased out in favor of the majority of Tools remaining in play even after activating. (Some Tools, such as Sitrus Berry and Bursting Balloon do have self-discard clauses based upon being consumed or otherwise spent.) When a Pokémon is Knocked Out, Pokémon Tools attached to them move to the discard pile as well. Players are allowed to play as many Pokémon Tool cards as they wish during their turn.
A Pokémon may only have one Pokémon Tool attached to it, with some exceptions that allow many Pokémon Tools to be attached.
Technical Machine cards are a subset of Pokémon Tools that have an attack printed on them. While attached to a Pokémon, that Pokémon can use the attack on the Technical Machine instead of an attack on their own card. Some Pokémon Tools introduced later, such as the Scrolls, have a similar effect while not being Technical Machines.
Much like how Supporter, Item and Stadium cards are color-coded as orange, blue and green, respectively, Pokémon Tool cards are color-coded as purple. This color only starts to appear with Tools released from Scarlet & Violet onward, as it goes with the division from Items. Many Pokémon Tool cards have seen multiple releases and illustrations. There are currently 229 different Pokémon Tool cards, though many have been printed multiple times with different artwork.
Pokémon Tool F
Pokémon Tool F are a subtype of Pokémon Tool found in the Phantom Forces expansion. There are only two, Head Ringer Team Flare Hyper Gear and Jamming Net Team Flare Hyper Gear. Unlike regular Tools, these cards have a negative effect on the Pokémon that they are attached to. This is because Pokémon Tool F cards are attached to the opponent's Pokémon-EX instead of a player's own Pokémon. (Pokémon Tool F cannot be attached to any other kind of Pokémon, including regular Pokémon.)
As Pokémon can only have one Pokémon Tool attached to them at a time, attaching a Pokémon Tool F to a Pokémon prevents them from having a different Tool attached by their owner. However, if a Pokémon Tool F becomes unattached from a Pokémon for any reason, it moves to the discard pile of the owner of the Pokémon Tool F instead of going anywhere else.
Pokémon Tool F cards are visually very distinct from Item cards, likely to help players remember if a Pokémon Tool F is attached to an opponent's Pokémon and retrieve the card from their opponent when necessary. (Pokémon Tool F cards have not been printed after the Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Tool errata.) They have a red border and the frame of the card is tinted red. Both cards have a "Flare" watermark over their text box. The section containing the Pokémon Tool F rules is reddened as well. (The Pokémon Tool F ruleset replaces the Pokémon Tool ruleset on these cards.)
List of Pokémon Tool cards
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