Crossceiver (Fusion Strike 231) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Crossceiver is an Uncommon card from the Fusion Strike set, numbered 231. Its clean, utilitarian design aligns with the dynamic Fusion Strike theme. While it has no attacks or abilities, its rule text gives it a distinct role in Fusion Strike builds and collections.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Crossceiver
• Set Code: swsh8
• Stage: Item, Fusion Strike
• Subtypes: Item, Fusion Strike
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: E
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules: You must play 2 Crossceiver cards at once (this effect works one time for 2 cards). Put a Pokémon or a Supporter card from your discard pile into your hand. You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Fusion Strike printing of Crossceiver, card number 231. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Studio Bora Inc., with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh8” and the regulation mark “E.” Its rule text and dual classification as Item and Fusion Strike distinguish it in gameplay and collections.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Effect overview:
– You must play two Crossceiver at once to resolve its effect.
– It returns a Pokémon or a Supporter from your discard pile to your hand.
– You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

This requirement to pair copies balances its powerful recovery, making deck construction and hand management key considerations.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with a unique effect profile, maintaining mint condition benefits both players and collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Introduced Crossceiver as an uncommon Item card with a distinctive dual-card play mechanic and recovery effect, illustrated by Studio Bora Inc. The set expands strategic options in the Sword & Shield series with Fusion Strike subtypes.