Welder (sm10-189a) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Welder is an Uncommon Trainer—Supporter card from the Unbroken Bonds set, numbered 189a. It features dynamic artwork that matches its energetic theme. As a Trainer, it has no HP, abilities, or attacks.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm10-189a
• Type: Supporter
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules: Attach up to 2 Fire Energy cards from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon. If you do, draw 3 cards. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None listed
• Evolves From: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None

Key Printings

This specific Welder appears in Unbroken Bonds as card 189a. It is Uncommon and illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Welder card. Its unique identifier is sm10-189a within the Unbroken Bonds expansion.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
As a Supporter, Welder lets you attach up to two Fire Energy from your hand to a single Pokémon and, if you do, draw three cards—combining energy acceleration with card draw. Only one Supporter can be played per turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. As an uncommon with functional artwork by Hitoshi Ariga, keeping it in mint condition benefits collectors and players.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Welder (189a) debuts as a Supporter centered on Fire Energy acceleration and card draw, complemented by Hitoshi Ariga’s artwork. No additional printings or variants are noted within this set.