Collector’s Guide: Switch (Base Set #95)

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Switch
• Set: Base
• Card Number: 95
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules Text: “Switch 1 of your own Benched Pokémon with your Active Pokémon.”
• HP, Abilities, Attacks: None
• Type, Stage, Evolves From: None
• Legal Status: unknown

Switch is a Trainer card from the original Base set, designed to facilitate strategic repositioning of your Pokémon during gameplay. It does not have HP, attacks, or abilities, as it functions purely as a Supporter card with a simple but essential effect.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Base set, one of the earliest and most iconic sets in the Pokémon TCG. It features classic artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, known for his clean and straightforward style. As a Common card, it was widely available in Base set booster packs.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base1
• Card Number: 95
• Print Variants: None documented for this exact printing
• Regulation Mark: None
• Subtype: None
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None

This card does not have alternate printings or special variants within the Base set.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches, especially since this card is from an early print run and may be more prone to damage.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the card’s color and integrity.
• Use a top loader or a rigid card holder for long-term storage or display.
• Avoid excessive handling to maintain the card’s condition, which is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: Switch #95 is a staple Trainer card from the original Base set, providing essential tactical flexibility by allowing players to swap their Active Pokémon with a Benched one. Its straightforward effect and common rarity made it a frequent inclusion in many decks during the early days of the Pokémon TCG.