Crushing Hammer (Sword Shield 159) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Crushing Hammer is an Uncommon Trainer Item from the Sword Shield set, numbered 159. A practical pick for players seeking strategic disruption.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Crushing Hammer
• Set: Sword Shield (swsh1)
• Card Number: 159
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Type: Item
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Illustrator: sadaji
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the single known printing of Crushing Hammer from the Sword Shield base set (swsh1), numbered 159. No other printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (swsh1), card number (159), and the illustrator’s signature (sadaji).

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Effect: Flip a coin; if heads, discard an Energy from one of your opponent’s Pokémon.
• As an Item, you may play any number of Item cards during your turn, making this a versatile tool in deck strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. With its uncommon rarity and clean artwork, keeping edges sharp and the surface pristine will best preserve collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): The original printing of Crushing Hammer, featuring simple yet effective gameplay utility and artwork by sadaji. No known reprints or alternate versions exist within this or subsequent sets.