Pokémon Communication (sm9-196) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pokémon Communication is a Rare Secret Trainer–Item card from the Team Up set, numbered 196. Valued for improving deck consistency, it features sleek, Team Up–era styling that complements its practical gameplay role. Collectors prize its rarity and competitive relevance.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 196
• Set: Team Up (sm9)
• Rarity: Rare Secret
• Stage: Item
• Subtype: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Ayaka Yoshida
• Image:

Key Printings

This card appears in the Team Up expansion of the Sun & Moon series. As an Item, it does not evolve from any Pokémon and has no HP or type.

• Effect overview: reveal a Pokémon from your hand, shuffle it into your deck, then search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. This smooths draws and enables strategic deck cycling.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Pokémon Communication. It is identified by set code sm9-196 and classified as a Rare Secret card within Team Up.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Rules text:
“Reveal a Pokémon from your hand and put it into your deck. If you do, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. | You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).”

This flexible effect supports a wide range of deck strategies, though its tournament legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a sleeve plus a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface wear.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve color and foil.
• Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt affecting condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Pokémon Communication appears as a Rare Secret Item card that enhances deck manipulation. The set is known for diverse support cards and dynamic gameplay, with this card standing out for strategic utility and Ayaka Yoshida’s elegant design.