Ruffian — Journey Together Supporter Card Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ruffian is an Uncommon Supporter card from the Journey Together set, numbered 157. Its clean, disruption-oriented design makes it a distinctive pickup for collectors focused on the Scarlet & Violet era’s Supporter lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sv9-157
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: I
• Types: None specified
• Evolves From: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Rules Text: “Discard a Pokémon Tool and a Special Energy from 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. | You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.”

Key Printings

Printed solely in the Journey Together set (set code sv9) as card 157. As an Uncommon, it’s moderately accessible while remaining a notable target for Supporter-focused binders.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers include illustrator Hideki Ishikawa and Regulation Mark I, helping distinguish it within the Scarlet & Violet series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Supporter effect targets opponent resources by discarding both a Pokémon Tool and a Special Energy from a single opposing Pokémon, and it follows the standard “one Supporter per turn” rule. Verify current tournament policy before play.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a fitted sleeve and keep the card away from direct sunlight. A stable, low-humidity environment helps prevent warping and preserves Hideki Ishikawa’s artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): A Supporter card centered on resource disruption, notable for its straightforward text and lack of HP or attacks, emphasizing strategic play over raw power.