Heavy Baton (Pokémon Tool) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Heavy Baton is an Uncommon card from the Temporal Forces set, numbered 151. Its design fits seamlessly into the set’s intriguing theme. Collectors will appreciate its distinctive place within the collection.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sv5-151
• Stage: Pokémon Tool
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: H
• Series: scarlet_violet
• No abilities or attacks
• No weaknesses or resistances

Key Printings

The key printing of Heavy Baton is from the Temporal Forces set, identified by the set code sv5 and card number 151. This printing features the original artwork by Ayaka Yoshida and is classified as an uncommon rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its unique card ID sv5-151 and the regulation mark H. The card’s image is available at /images/sv5/sv5-151.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Rules associated with this card include:
– If the Pokémon this card is attached to has a Retreat Cost of exactly 4, is in the Active Spot, and is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent’s Pokémon, move up to 3 Basic Energy cards from that Pokémon to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
– You may attach any number of Pokémon Tools to your Pokémon during your turn. You may attach only 1 Pokémon Tool to each Pokémon, and it stays attached.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since the artwork by Ayaka Yoshida is a key collectible feature. Keep it in a cool, dry environment to maintain its quality over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces: Heavy Baton debuts as a functional Pokémon Tool with a unique retreat-related effect, adding tactical depth to decks that utilize Pokémon with a Retreat Cost of exactly 4. This set introduces it as an uncommon card with no direct attacks or abilities but with impactful gameplay rules.