Defender (HS Undaunted 72) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Defender is an uncommon Item card from the HS Undaunted set, numbered 72. It adds a strategic, damage-mitigating option to many decks. Collectors appreciate its role within the set’s dynamic lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: hgss3-72
• Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
• Set Code: hgss3
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

The only known printing of Defender is from the HS Undaunted set, numbered 72. It features artwork by Ryo Ueda and is classified as an uncommon card. No other print variants or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its unique card number (72) within the HS Undaunted set and the illustrator credit to Ryo Ueda. The card’s image is available at /images/hgss3/hgss3-72.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Attach Defender to one of your Pokémon.
• Damage from an opponent’s attack to that Pokémon is reduced by 20 after applying Weakness and Resistance.
• Discard Defender at the end of your opponent’s next turn.

This makes Defender a temporary but effective shield in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store Defender in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining its surface and edges will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Undaunted: Defender appears as a supportive Item card designed to mitigate damage, fitting the set’s theme of strategic play and protection. It stands out with its clean design and practical in-game effect, though its release date remains unknown.