Toy Catcher (Evolving Skies 233) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Toy Catcher is a Rare Secret card from the Evolving Skies set, numbered 233. As an Item with no attacks or abilities, it still stands out for collectors thanks to its distinctive rarity and attention-grabbing design.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh7-233
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: E
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Set Code: swsh7
• Pokémon: Toy Catcher
• Evolves From: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Rules: Switch 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon that has 50 HP or less remaining with your opponent’s Active Pokémon. You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.
• Illustrator: sadaji
• Image URL: /images/swsh7/swsh7-233.jpg

Key Printings

This card is exclusively printed as a Rare Secret in the Evolving Skies expansion of the Sword & Shield series. 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 (swsh7), card number (233), and rarity (Rare Secret). The illustrator’s signature, sadaji, is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect allows strategic switching of your opponent’s weakened Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon, potentially disrupting their setup. Additionally, it benefits from the general rule allowing any number of Item cards to be played during a turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare secret quality and vibrant artwork by sadaji, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): Toy Catcher appears as a rare secret Item card, adding tactical depth to gameplay with its switching effect. It stands out for collectors due to its rarity and distinctive illustration by sadaji.