Judge Whistle (sm9-146) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Judge Whistle is an uncommon Trainer card from the Team Up set, numbered 146. This Item adds a subtle but useful strategic layer to gameplay. Its presence in a deck can influence the flow of a match, and collectors appreciate its distinctive role within the set.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 146
• Card Type: Item
• Stage: Item (non-evolving)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Ayaka Yoshida
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Set Code: sm9
• Pokémon: Judge Whistle
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Image:

Key Printings

Judge Whistle appears solely in the Team Up (sm9) set. No other printings or reprints are documented, making this the definitive version for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. Its unique identifier is sm9-146, and it is recognized by its lack of HP, absence of attacks or abilities, and the distinctive artwork by Ayaka Yoshida.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
Rules text:
– Choose 1:
• Draw a card
• Put a Judge card from your discard pile into your hand.
– You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon Item card, Judge Whistle should be stored in a protective sleeve to preserve its condition. Keep it away from direct sunlight and humidity to maintain the integrity of the card stock and artwork. Given its lack of rarity variants, condition is key for collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced Judge Whistle as a versatile Item card supporting Judge-themed decks. This set is known for its broad mix of Pokémon and Trainer cards, with Judge Whistle standing out as a tactical tool rather than a battler. No subsequent sets have reprinted this card.