Spongy Gloves Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Spongy Gloves is an Uncommon card from the Fusion Strike set, numbered 243. Its design features a distinctive style that fits seamlessly within the set’s dynamic theme. Collectors will appreciate its unique place among Fusion Strike’s diverse lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 243
• Set: Fusion Strike (swsh8)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Toyste Beach
• Stage: Item, Pokémon Tool
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: E
• Types: None specified
• Evolves From: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of Spongy Gloves is from the Fusion Strike set, identified by the set code swsh8-243. This printing is notable for its clean design and the absence of HP or attacks, emphasizing its function as a Pokémon Tool rather than a Pokémon card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its unique card number 243 within the Fusion Strike set and the illustrator credit to Toyste Beach. The card’s regulation mark is E, which helps collectors place it within the Sword & Shield series timeline.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Boosts the damage of the Pokémon it is attached to against Active Water Pokémon by 30 before applying Weakness and Resistance.
• Includes text that you may play any number of Item cards during your turn and that you can attach a Pokémon Tool to a Pokémon that doesn’t already have one attached.
• Tournament legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Spongy Gloves in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unique role, keeping it in a binder or a top-loader is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Spongy Gloves debuts as an uncommon Pokémon Tool card, enhancing Water matchups with a damage boost and flexible Item usage. It stands out for its minimalist design and strategic utility rather than traditional Pokémon stats or attacks.