Collectors Guide: Crushing Hammer (Sun Moon 115)

Character Intro

Crushing Hammer is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Sun Moon set. Known for its strategic utility, it plays a key role in disrupting opponents’ Energy attachments. Its straightforward design makes it a staple in many competitive decks.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Crushing Hammer
• Set: Sun Moon (sm1)
• Card Number: 115
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Stage: Item
• Subtype: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Yoshinobu Saito
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun Moon base set with set code sm1 and card number 115. It is an uncommon card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code sm1, number 115, and artwork by Yoshinobu Saito.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown

• Effect and use: Crushing Hammer allows you to flip a coin, and if heads, discard an Energy from one of your opponent’s Pokémon. It can be played as many times as you like during your turn before attacking, making it a flexible disruption tool.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store Crushing Hammer in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to keep the card in collectible shape.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): The original printing of Crushing Hammer, featuring clean artwork by Yoshinobu Saito and a straightforward Item card design. This set introduced the card with its classic coin-flip Energy discard mechanic.

This guide covers the exact printing of Crushing Hammer from the Sun Moon set, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.