Energy Retrieval (Sword Shield #160) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Energy Retrieval is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Sword Shield set. Numbered 160, it lets players recover Energy cards from their discard pile, aiding efficient resource management during battles.

Quick Facts

• Card Type: Item
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Series: Sword Shield
• Card ID: swsh1-160
• Pokémon: Energy Retrieval
• Subtypes: Item
• Attacks/Abilities: None
• Rules Text: “Put up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand. | You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.”
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the original Sword Shield printing of Energy Retrieval, card number 160. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Ryo Ueda, with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this exact printing of Energy Retrieval. The card is identified by its set code “swsh1” and card number 160.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Energy Retrieval is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect allows players to recover up to two basic Energy cards from the discard pile, making it a useful support card in decks that rely on energy recycling.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store Energy Retrieval in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining its edges and surface will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Energy Retrieval appears as an Uncommon Item card designed to facilitate energy recovery. It fits into the Sword Shield series’ focus on streamlined gameplay mechanics and strategic resource management.