Collector’s Guide: N’s Castle (Journey Together 152)

Character Intro

N’s Castle is an Uncommon Stadium card from the Journey Together set, numbered 152. Its artwork captures a distinctive location in the Pokémon world and makes a notable set piece for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: N’s Castle
• Card Type: Stadium
• Stage: Stadium
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: I
• Set Code: sv9
• Series: scarlet_violet
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: AYUMI ODASHIMA
• Image:

Key Printings

Exclusive to the Journey Together set (sv9) as card 152. No reprints or alternate editions of this exact printing are known.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identified as sv9-152 with Regulation Mark I. As a Stadium, it has no abilities or attacks; its text provides rules affecting retreat costs and Stadium play.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Rules:
– N’s Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent’s) have no Retreat Cost.
– You may play only 1 Stadium card during your turn. Put it next to the Active Spot, and discard it if another Stadium comes into play.
– A Stadium with the same name can’t be played.

Care & Storage Tips

Use standard protection: a penny sleeve or card protector to prevent edge wear and keep the card flat. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve AYUMI ODASHIMA’s illustration and maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): Introduces N’s Castle as a strategic Stadium that affects the Retreat Cost of all N’s Pokémon in play, expanding the Scarlet & Violet series with fresh artwork and mechanics.