Pokémon Catcher (Sword Shield 175) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pokémon Catcher is an Uncommon Trainer Item from the Sword Shield set, numbered 175. Its simple coin-flip effect lets you force a switch between the opponent’s Active Pokémon and one of their Benched Pokémon, making it a versatile disruption tool across many decks.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh1-175
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Types: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Rules: Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

Key Printings

Printed exclusively in the Sword Shield base set (set code swsh1) as card number 175 at Uncommon rarity. The illustration by Ryo Ueda is unique to this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identify it by set code (swsh1), number (175), illustrator credit (Ryo Ueda), and Regulation Mark D, placing it in the Sword Shield rotation era.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect lets you flip a coin to switch your opponent’s Active Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon, adding tactical disruption. You may play any number of Item cards during your turn, making it a flexible inclusion in deck construction.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. As an uncommon with distinctive artwork, protecting surfaces and edges helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Introduces Pokémon Catcher as a straightforward, coin-flip Item that can disrupt opponents by manipulating their Active spot.